1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the disbursement of the foundation's funds to several cancer research centers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the agency whose responsibilities included the disbursement of strains of the virus to medical research labs around the country
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Recent Examples of disbursement
Chief Justice John Roberts initially paused the disbursement deadline and asked the foreign aid groups to respond.
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Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Globally, the executive order mandating a 90-day suspension of foreign aid disbursements, and subsequently delayed by a Federal Court, already disrupted dispensing HIV medications to millions of people in poor countries.
—Dr. Gary Spinner, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
There can be long delays between the obligation and disbursement stages because equipment takes time to produce, and manufacturers get progress payments over time as equipment is delivered, the CSIS strategists noted.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
In February, the administration began canceling disbursements under two federal education grants aimed at developing educators and combatting teacher shortages: the Teacher Quality Partnership Program and the Supporting Effective Educator Development Program.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Globally, the executive order mandating a 90-day suspension of foreign aid disbursements, and subsequently delayed by a Federal Court, already disrupted dispensing HIV medications to millions of people in poor countries.
—Dr. Gary Spinner, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
There can be long delays between the obligation and disbursement stages because equipment takes time to produce, and manufacturers get progress payments over time as equipment is delivered, the CSIS strategists noted.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
In February, the administration began canceling disbursements under two federal education grants aimed at developing educators and combatting teacher shortages: the Teacher Quality Partnership Program and the Supporting Effective Educator Development Program.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
Noun
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Financial experts advise having an emergency fund with three to six months' worth of expenses set aside for a rainy day.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most recently, Romania brought in legislation that requires employers to cover remote staff's expenses for internet, electricity and other utilities.—
Dee Coakley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Apple in 2020 had pulled Epic's account after the company let iPhone users navigate outside Apple's ecosystem for better payment deals.—
Mike Scarcella,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In 2021, the judge said Apple’s App Store policies didn’t violate federal antitrust law, but still required the company to allow developers to avoid its in-app payment tool and its up-to-30% commission.—
BYAndrew Nusca,
Fortune,
1 May 2025
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Even some mid-sized manufacturers now operate in international markets, requiring leaders who understand cross-border logistics, geopolitical risks and global distribution strategies.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This complete set works on all stovetops, including induction, has an aluminum core for even heat distribution and precise cooking capabilities, and is oven- and dishwasher-safe and backed by a lifetime warranty.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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But that price and the CPI cost of eggs overall, which was up 5.9% in March, may not accurately reflect the drop in wholesale prices that started in the middle of the month.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Officials steer the economy by calibrating the benchmark interest rate on which bank loans and mortgages, among other debt, are based. Corporations and consumers, in general, like low interest rates because the cost of borrowing is cheaper.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new rule wouldn’t apply to one-time or emergency spending, and certain expenditures would be excluded from the cap.—
Nolan McKendry | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Limiting expenditure is an obvious goal of UEFA’s squad cost ratio rule, and Chelsea have repeatedly spoken of their desire to reduce wages.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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