as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes
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Recent Examples of disburse
Simmons said while the suit moves through the court system, Evanston will continue to disburse reparations as planned.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Each will receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000, disbursed in two installments over a two-year period.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Any funds disbursed from Nick's trust would have required the approval of the trustee.
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Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Kaufmyn was found guilty of interfering with a business, trespassing with intent to interfere with a business, unlawful assembly and refusal to disburse at a riot.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disburse
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Each will receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000, disbursed in two installments over a two-year period.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Any funds disbursed from Nick's trust would have required the approval of the trustee.
—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Kaufmyn was found guilty of interfering with a business, trespassing with intent to interfere with a business, unlawful assembly and refusal to disburse at a riot.
—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disburse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disburse
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The goal is to brighten—not shrink or damage—your fabrics, so pay special attention to heat sensitivity and fiber type.
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In California, drivers pay some of the highest prices in the country.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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Workers were dispatched throughout La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent the last few days pulling survivors and bodies from the wreckage despite a lack of heavy equipment and limited guidance from authorities.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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“Disburse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disburse. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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