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subsidized

American  
[suhb-si-dahyzd] / ˈsʌb sɪˌdaɪzd /

noun

  1. supported or paid for by a subsidy, such as from a government or institution.


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Medicare Advantage, the federally subsidized health insurance program for seniors, is central to UnitedHealth’s business and comprises about 40% of its revenue.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The Bazar, which opened in 1966, embodied every aspect of a socialist enterprise: from subsidized sugar and palm oil to fresh vegetables, wrist watches, stationery, construction materials, transistors and eventually even computers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Instead, they are at least partly subsidized by local and state taxpayers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting thousands of families access to affordable care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Her father had subsidized Robbie’s education all his life.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan