DEFRAYING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

defraying

verb

present participle of defray

as in paying

somewhat formal to provide money for (something) This will defray the costs.

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Recent Examples of defraying Surcharges that California homeowners have been hit with statewide by insurers defraying the costs of Los Angeles County’s wildfires were ruled legal in a decision released late Tuesday. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The board is not allowed to collect money that is not connected to defraying an actual cost. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 Selling naming rights is an integral part of defraying the costs of a new stadium, which is being built without any taxpayer funding. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

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AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The organization paying for it may also receive only part of its value, as when a hospital funds a system that benefits patients and insurers.

— Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of paying

Verb

For now, the leading AI companies can stay afloat by attracting huge investment (OpenAI and Anthropic), or subsidizing their AI operations with their traditional revenue streams (Google and Meta).

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026
The city can provide predictable rules, efficient permitting, infrastructure planning, beautification and active business recruitment without subsidizing private projects that lack a clear and measurable public benefit.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsidizing

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So far, only two phases of the repair plan are complete, and there's an issue with funding the remaining four phases of the project.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Historically, funding a college education led to higher-paying jobs and greater economic opportunity.

— Jessica Dickler,Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of funding

Verb

Analysts point out that as market concerns over financing risks for AI related firms escalate, investors are reassessing the impact of elevated interest rates on economic growth and corporate debt servicing capacity.

— , CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Related Stories Studiocanal is fully financing the film and will release theatrically in its territories of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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