disbursed

past tense of disburse

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Recent Examples of disbursed But, to date, no funds have been disbursed to the five regional Workforce Development Boards that use state and federal funding to train workers and link them with potential employers. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 Since 2018, the panel has also disbursed more than $1 billion in election security grants, according to a report by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 However, concerns arise as funds accumulate in vehicles like DAFs faster than they are disbursed, creating a tension within the sector. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest as soon as the funds are disbursed, and subsidized loans don't accrue interest while you're enrolled at least half-time or during eligible grace and deferment periods. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 June 2026 Benefits are typically disbursed to nearly 74 million people on specific Wednesdays, depending on birth date. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 29 June 2026 The program includes $25 billion to be disbursed equally among all 50 states, regardless of each state’s size or population. Kevin J. Bennett, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 Before any money is disbursed, Westinghouse, project partners, and potential reactor owners must satisfy technical, legal, environmental, and financial requirements set by the Department of Energy. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursed
Verb
  • But if your paperwork is approved and your interview is completed, and your fees are paid, congratulations!
    Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026
  • Colleges across the country have paid out nearly $3 million to settle three of those cases, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Young spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Heat before being converted to a standard contract in the final days of the season.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Treating sunscreen like a one-and-done application Applying sunscreen once isn’t enough for a full day spent outdoors.
    Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

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“Disbursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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