FINANCE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

finance

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Definition of finance

as in to fund

to provide money for a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City

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defund

as in to establish

to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college

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Recent Examples of finance Analysts point out that as market concerns over financing risks for AI related firms escalate, investors are reassessing the impact of elevated interest rates on economic growth and corporate debt servicing capacity. — CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 The referendums touch on tax levels, voter identification requirements and the city’s ability to finance affordable housing projects. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The missile should be financed by European countries and be deployable on aircraft owned and operated by nonnuclear allies. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 The institute has also sought new partnerships with filmmakers, producers and sponsors to finance restorations and facilitate international distribution. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finance

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Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Avoid emotional borrowing to fund a lifestyle, impress others, or pay for short-term experiences, said Klontz.

— Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Ossoff said Georgians should not have to pay anything to subsidize the energy costs of data centers.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
China's efforts to subsidize mortgages along with wealth effects from the artificial intelligence boom are also helping lift property demand.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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