slush fund

noun

Definition of slush fundnext
as in stimulation

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Recent Examples of slush fund Tamarac finds a $500,000 political slush fund (editorial, May 20, 2026). — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026 That contradiction has kept public attention on the slush fund and away from the immunity agreement, the second agreement Blanche signed and said will remain in place. — Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 Crucially, the administration is also trying to avoid a fight over the payout plan, which has been deemed a political slush fund by critics, while the Senate considers Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. — Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026 This week, Senate Democrats will push legislation to ban this slush fund and ensure no president can ever do this again. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slush fund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slush fund
  1. stimulation
  2. motivation
  3. stimulus
  4. incentive
  5. seduction
  6. spur
  7. provocation
  8. incitement
Noun
  • The researchers also found that lower-current stimulation could reverse this effect, restoring a less predictable switching state.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The technique is called closed-loop auditory stimulation, which is a jargony way of saying the device reads what your brain is doing and reacts in the moment.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulation
Noun
  • Rational motivations like eco-consciousness, economic pragmatism, and technophilia inform EV purchases.
    — Peter Gaston, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cardellini was also intrigued by the chance to develop Pamela’s unique motivation throughout the series.
    — William Earl, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • The Fed slashed its benchmark interest rate to near zero, but the economy still needed stimulus.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The leaders who are willing to pause between stimulus and response create sustainable change.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Strong demand for oil, particularly from Asia, continues to provide an incentive for tanker operators to transport energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, even as security threats complicate voyages.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But Sawie emphasized that this work is just part of the solution, noting that real progress can’t be made until farmers have access to reliable markets and incentives that recognize the work put into transitioning to organic practices.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • In this seduction, in a text that manages to be both grandiose and intimate, Rice works the mysterious alchemy of creating permanence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Collections this week were versatile, taking the client from day to evening with a sense of seduction and confidence.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of seduction
Noun
  • The black diamond backdrop framing the classic cowboy spur really nails the retro look.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Occasionally, the suicide seems to be spur of the moment; a depressed person sees a high section without a guardrail and goes over.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of spur
Noun
  • In July 2022, for instance, a sheriff’s deputy was captured on video slamming an inmate’s head into a wall at Men’s Central Jail without provocation, as The Times reported at the time.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • He is accused of hitting a man without provocation in Miami Gardens in April, according to court records.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of provocation
Noun
  • An ultranationalist politician, Ben-Gvir had been arrested multiple times for incitement and supporting terrorism.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • He is also suspected of attempting incitement to commit two murders, Dutch authorities said.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of incitement

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“Slush fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slush%20fund. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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