as in paid
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Extending mortgages to 50 years would increase total interest paid and slow the buildup of home equity, potentially trapping borrowers in debt for a lifetime.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025 -
David Letterman, who in 2002 hosted Warren Zevon‘s final television appearance before his death, paid tribute to his friend Saturday night with a lengthy induction speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that lasted several times as long as the musical salute by the Killers that followed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 48 employees work for the Consumer Services and Healthcare Regulation Commission, which is funded with state and federal money.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Construction started in October and has continued despite the ongoing government shutdown, since it is privately funded.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Political parties in early America subsidized newspapers and became the foundation of the press’s business model.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Without addressing these underlying drivers, and most importantly, rising hospital prices, then insurance will be expensive, whether it's paid for by patients or subsidized by taxpayers.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wagner has produced or financed more than 35 films across a wide range of budgets and genres, including Flight Risk starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Mel Gibson, and Hypnotic starring Ben Affleck and directed by Robert Rodriguez.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The project will cost more than $150 million and is financed privately by the Bhathals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Defrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrayed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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