- past tense form of appropriate.
- past participle of appropriate.
appropriated
Example Sentences
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“We are working with Congress to spend appropriated balances and find the right future-appropriated level for global health,” the spokesperson said.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
AFP found some of the pottery products first appeared in content from real creators, before being appropriated.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
On top of that, she has allegedly appropriated their mother’s gold charm bracelet, the family silverware set, the coin collection and anything else she thinks she deserves.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
Bush’s presidency, Congress appropriated funding to remake deteriorating public-housing projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
I appropriated it with a clear conscience since it looked as if he were never going to get around to it.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
