1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the disbursement of the foundation's funds to several cancer research centers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the agency whose responsibilities included the disbursement of strains of the virus to medical research labs around the country
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Recent Examples of disbursement
Despite the earlier issues, recent disbursements for Head Start have improved and are now comparable to the same time last year, said Yasmina Vinci, executive director for the National Head Start Association.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Over $2 million of Kansas’ disbursement was set to go to KCK public schools.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The disbursement on July 1 was abruptly frozen the day prior.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Even after federal funds were reinstated weeks later, disbursement delays further affected how employees were paid.
—Janelle Mella, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Over $2 million of Kansas’ disbursement was set to go to KCK public schools.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The disbursement on July 1 was abruptly frozen the day prior.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Even after federal funds were reinstated weeks later, disbursement delays further affected how employees were paid.
—Janelle Mella, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbursement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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Security vendors, in turn, must demonstrate that AI innovation doesn’t come at the expense of privacy or trust.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Declining enrollment and less reliance on tuition revenue led Harris’ administration to seek more grant funding, which helped cover operational expenses but also inspired new partnerships between the college and community organizations.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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From there, the scammer offers exclusive perks, VIP access, autographed gear, and even romantic promises in exchange for untraceable payments via cryptocurrency or gift cards.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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If the winner chooses the annuity, their average annual payment would drop from more than $20 million down to $12.7 million after applying taxes.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Adding directors with executive leadership, capital allocation, and distribution expertise to replace board members that have overseen years of value destruction, likely targeting chairman Jonathan Peacock specifically, should signal to the market the start of a new chapter.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, its aid distribution system has been under consistent attack from Hamas and from some unlikely quarters — the world's leading aid groups.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Several providers offer programs to help lower costs for eligible customers. Internet service in Los Angeles offers a variety of options to match different budgets, speed needs and connection types.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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This shrimp recall is hitting at a time when Americans are already deeply uneasy about the cost and safety of their food.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Initially, companies try to absorb the cost increases caused by tariffs through lower margins while reducing other expenditures.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sinner had a longer wingspan, once-in-a-generation timing that produced outlandish power with minimal energy expenditure, and a sturdier backhand.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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