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
McMahon has argued that taxpayer dollars fueling the department should be returned to states for disbursement.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The federal proposal would slash disbursements to continuums of care and instead issue money to states as Emergency Solutions Grants, which are more restrictive.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2025
And the impacts of these recent events could touch every aspect of student debt from disbursement to loan repayment and student loan forgiveness.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Furthermore, Trump’s freeze on disbursement of funds from Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act encompassed modernization projects at airports nationwide.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The federal proposal would slash disbursements to continuums of care and instead issue money to states as Emergency Solutions Grants, which are more restrictive.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2025
And the impacts of these recent events could touch every aspect of student debt from disbursement to loan repayment and student loan forgiveness.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Furthermore, Trump’s freeze on disbursement of funds from Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act encompassed modernization projects at airports nationwide.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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Numerous reasons exist for why getting a driver’s license is either more challenging today or may not provide sufficient benefits, including the licensing process, the expense of vehicle ownership and maintenance and safety concerns.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Despite the costs of containment, USDA economists estimate that maintaining the eradication program delivers annual economic benefits exceeding $1 billion—far outweighing the expense of operations like the COPEG fly factory in Panama.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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In a May 6 letter, a USDA adviser told states the department would be collecting the names, birth dates, Social Security numbers and addresses of SNAP recipients and applicants from the past five years from states' third-party electronic benefits transfer (EBT) payment processors.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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Even before the $2.7 billion merger was completed last year, Saks’ vendor payments had been delayed for some time.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Platforms like YouTube and Instagram are providing distribution and control of their stories in ways once unimaginable—and allowing people with disabilities the chance to reach audiences once unheard of.—
Alan Schwarz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Substack offers a comprehensive solution that combines website functionality, blogging capability, newsletter distribution and podcast hosting.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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While well-intended, the legislation had the unpleasant consequence of raising costs significantly for condo associations and owners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Chase is set to raise the annual fee for its coveted Sapphire Reserve card, leaving cardholders and potential applicants wondering, Is the extra cost worth it?—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 June 2025
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While Intel’s sheer scale and capital expenditure requirements may deter private equity, a consortium or strategic carve-out remains a viable option.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Instead, the system said that the Atrium’s Lake Norman facility is part of more than $1 billion in capital expenditure investments the health care company announced in 2018.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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