trust funds

noun

plural of trust fund
as in funds

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  1. funds
  2. benefits
  3. legacies
  4. endowments
  5. stipends
  6. allowances
  7. advances
Noun
  • Furthermore, using opioid abatement funds, the county has expanded youth and family support services, co-responder units and other harm-reduction services.
    — Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Escobar and two other union leaders were suspended from their positions last year after Powell raised concerns about board members’ financial record keeping and use of funds.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of funds
Noun
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Through their relationship, New York Zakat Inc benefits from the services of a professional grant-making staff of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in New York City.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • Moncler highlighted the trailblazing careers and unique legacies of these artists.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • My research suggests that both Alito and Thomas care about their legacies.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of legacies
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  • Sauls said big endowments hold a lot of venture capital and private equity, which aren't revalued often, while the stock market surged, and some of the smaller schools' lead was timing, not a better model or better access.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Yet the overall foundation response to the current crisis continues to be much less robust than during the pandemic, even as endowments have generally grown in recent years due to the strong stock market.
    — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of endowments
Noun
  • The state rejected items that could affect the budget, such as the union’s ask for a 20% raise spread across three years and stipends for those required to work in person.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Where possible, governments should provide stipends, child care, translation, disability access, and digital and in-person routes.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of stipends
Noun
  • Rather, the law ties two practical allowances to Maryland’s recommendations rather than to federal guidance.
    — Adejare Atanda, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI says Dot usage will temporarily not count against eligible users' plan allowances during the introductory period, with longer-term usage terms still to come.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of allowances
Noun
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Public discourse has widely been about whether Gersten and Gramps Getaway could stay if the redevelopment plan advances.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
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