as in pays
to hand over or use up in payment
the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes
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Recent Examples of disburses
The attorney general will pick who disburses money from the fund and the president can remove any of those people, according to the DOJ.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 May 2026
The administration previously attempted to shut down the institute, which also disburses federal dollars to museums nationwide.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
About 8% of Wisconsin school funding comes from federal sources, according to the DPI, which disburses funds to districts.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 May 2026
The administration previously attempted to shut down the institute, which also disburses federal dollars to museums nationwide.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
About 8% of Wisconsin school funding comes from federal sources, according to the DPI, which disburses funds to districts.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disburses
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund—the primary fund that pays retirement benefits—is now projected to run dry in 2032, one year sooner than last year’s estimate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Alicent's father is the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), who spends years maneuvering to make sure his grandson inherits the Iron Throne.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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All told, Negodiuk spends about $600 a month on tokens for AI agents.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Disburses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disburses. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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