as in paying
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Recent Examples of defraying
Installation costs can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, which is why most federal and state policies promoting heat pump adoption have focused on defraying them.
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Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defraying
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The purpose of an early debate is to help Californians evaluate a still-developing field, not to let academics and media sponsors freeze the race before most people start paying attention.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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That growth has been evident in the high-paying tech sector.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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In effect, Denver may now be subsidizing fire service in both cities.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Then-President Joe Biden successfully persuaded Congress in 2021 to pass $39 billion in aid for child care, allowing states to offer support to more families and subsidizing wages for child care workers.—
Moriah Balingit,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Trump signed into law the first reconciliation bill passed by this Congress last year, extending his tax cuts, funding immigration enforcement, and strengthening work requirements for certain federal social welfare programs.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Missouri and Kansas received credit, however, for having problem gambling hotlines, funding for problem gambling messaging and self-exclusion lists.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to court documents, South Florida was a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moïse and replace him with someone the conspirators chose.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to court documents, south Florida served as a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moise and replace him with someone of the conspirators’ choosing.—
David Fischer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Defraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defraying. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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