1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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2
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
Fund disbursement for the program will begin in March.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Those disbursements would traditionally happen around August and September.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And disbursements from the accounts will be subject to taxes.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
This aligns tax liability with the disbursement event and ensures that canceled or expired transactions are not taxed.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disbursement
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Those disbursements would traditionally happen around August and September.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And disbursements from the accounts will be subject to taxes.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
This aligns tax liability with the disbursement event and ensures that canceled or expired transactions are not taxed.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disbursement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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Online and in congressional hearings, Tenev was accused of aiding hedge funds that had shorted GameStop, at amateur traders’ expense.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Oregon, where psilocybin therapy was legalized in 2023, a third of new clinics have already closed owing to high operating expenses and treatment costs.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But a 2022 commission decision reduced this payment by about 75%.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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When the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, these payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The model comes equipped with several intelligent driving technologies, including iATS all-terrain recognition and the iTAC intelligent torque control system, which continuously adjusts power distribution to maintain traction across different surfaces.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The National Park Service sees planting as insurance against the uneven distribution and high mortality of the naturally sprouting trees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The association filed several lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the fee, including one that remains pending that argues there should be no cost for renouncing one’s citizenship.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Air space closures have required rerouting flights around parts of the Middle East, which can mean longer routes, additional fuel burn and higher operating costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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The company also has an allocation of 700 more units to develop within and around Fashion Island, said Jaime Murillo, the city’s director of community development.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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The expansion is part of $5 billion in capital expenditures announced by CEO Michael Fiddelke during Target's investor day on March 3.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Becerra noted that veteran GOP strategist Mike Murphy, co-director of the USC Center for the Political Future, which is a sponsor of the debate, is assisting an independent expenditure committee backing Mahan.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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