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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defunding

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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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Verb

Even more concerning, the legislature seems to be paying little attention to how to pay for these benefits now or in the future.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
If a borrower stops paying, the handset locks and displays a request to pay the bill.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of paying

Verb

How Freedom Fuel is subsidizing the cost of its cheap gas is unclear.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Meanwhile, despite whatever financial pressures hang over universities, a growing number of them are still subsidizing their athletic departments to cover mounting costs.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of subsidizing

Verb

However, funding for surveillance and response capacity remains widely recognized as a cornerstone for effective outbreak control.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple are all scheduled to release results over the coming days, with funding the AI boom now a key metric when assessing the balance sheet.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of funding

Verb

Still, portfolio managers who spoke to CNBC said the move in tech bond yields could impact financing future deals.

— Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Predictable cash flow makes forecasting easier, financing more attractive and post-acquisition performance more dependable.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of financing

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