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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
Bhattacharyya said such third-party disbursements were banned under Atty.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The treasurer handles millions in property taxes and oversees the management, disbursement and investment of the county’s funds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
There were special rules on how disbursements from tribal nations should be counted.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Enforceable milestone deadlines tied directly to federal disbursements, so money flows only when benchmarks are met.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The treasurer handles millions in property taxes and oversees the management, disbursement and investment of the county’s funds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
There were special rules on how disbursements from tribal nations should be counted.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Enforceable milestone deadlines tied directly to federal disbursements, so money flows only when benchmarks are met.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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But child care for two children would cost well over $1,000 a month per child — a daunting expense for a family suddenly relying on a single income.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Xcimer’s engineering targets include limiting laser manufacturing expenses to less than $100 per joule to ensure competitive energy pricing.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Since then, Jackson’s companies have received more than $1 billion in payments from state agencies, according to analyses of government records.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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Talanoa Ili, a top-100 recruit in the Trojans’ vaunted 2026 class, joins Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer as one of two lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit that takes aim at the system implemented since the settlement ushered in a new era of direct payment from universities to athletes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) is investigating a safety complaint filed just days before a fire destroyed the Medline Industries 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Tracy on Thursday.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Those designs showed roadways through people’s homes, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods that have borne the cost of growth before.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The platform is intended to improve situational awareness, streamline resource allocation, and ensure reliable communication for forces operating around the world.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Private credit has grown from a niche strategy into a core allocation for pensions and insurers.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The legislation would only allow an audit of the limited records the Supreme Judicial Court outlined in its recent order – the adoption of the official budget by both chambers, expenditures, joint legislative operations, and monetary settlement agreements, all dating back to 2021.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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While the Federal Reserve tends to prefer the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index as its proxy for inflation, the CPI is a close second.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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