as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment
the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes
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Recent Examples of disbursed
That's because federal funding for individual Head Start programs cannot be disbursed while the government is shut down.
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The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Revenues will be disbursed to Clarenceville School District.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Their October paychecks were originally scheduled to be disbursed Friday.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Gientke told the Statesman in a phone interview that the Urban Renewal Agency funds for his project in downtown Caldwell would be disbursed annually over the next 15 years, and used to improve public safety around the lot by redoing and widening sidewalks, and adding light posts.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
This means that if SNAP benefits are not disbursed on time, households have two options.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The state agency has also disbursed funds to schools for special education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
One round of payments was disbursed, but farmers are waiting on a second round of payments and approximately $10 million in remaining funds is projected to be distributed to Arkansas farmers for losses triggered in 2024, Biram said.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
In order to fund the government, every year, Congress must pass legislation dictating how funds are to be disbursed.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Revenues will be disbursed to Clarenceville School District.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Their October paychecks were originally scheduled to be disbursed Friday.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Gientke told the Statesman in a phone interview that the Urban Renewal Agency funds for his project in downtown Caldwell would be disbursed annually over the next 15 years, and used to improve public safety around the lot by redoing and widening sidewalks, and adding light posts.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
This means that if SNAP benefits are not disbursed on time, households have two options.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The state agency has also disbursed funds to schools for special education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
One round of payments was disbursed, but farmers are waiting on a second round of payments and approximately $10 million in remaining funds is projected to be distributed to Arkansas farmers for losses triggered in 2024, Biram said.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
In order to fund the government, every year, Congress must pass legislation dictating how funds are to be disbursed.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursed
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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
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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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Yianni and Plousia have spent 40 years running their beloved seaside Greek diner, which serves as a warm hub of laughter, stories, food and community.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Kotlik, a village of just over 650 residents almost 220 miles north of Kipnuk, 70 people spent two nights at the school.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Disbursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursed. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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