as in paying
to hand over or use up in payment
the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes
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Recent Examples of disbursing
Of course, the federal government was disbursing billions in COVID-19 aid to states during 2022, the flow of which has dried up as governments face sober fiscal realities.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
If the Biennale reverses course on Russia’s inclusion, the commission will almost certainly move forward with disbursing the grant.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the crisis, some local governments are only now preparing to begin disbursing funds to community groups that help those battling addiction.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The federal government stopped disbursing billions of dollars that local communities had already been promised for projects, and also stopped processing new applications for money.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
After disbursing some of the proceeds to half siblings, the twins each walked away with $700,000.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
So Joe met with the doctors every day and took charge of disbursing Paul’s medical information to our big, grieving family.
—Christina Kovac, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Hassett said that disbursing these checks would require legislation.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Past presidential administrations have continued disbursing funds for SNAP during prior government shutdowns.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
If the Biennale reverses course on Russia’s inclusion, the commission will almost certainly move forward with disbursing the grant.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the crisis, some local governments are only now preparing to begin disbursing funds to community groups that help those battling addiction.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The federal government stopped disbursing billions of dollars that local communities had already been promised for projects, and also stopped processing new applications for money.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
After disbursing some of the proceeds to half siblings, the twins each walked away with $700,000.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
So Joe met with the doctors every day and took charge of disbursing Paul’s medical information to our big, grieving family.
—Christina Kovac, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Hassett said that disbursing these checks would require legislation.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Past presidential administrations have continued disbursing funds for SNAP during prior government shutdowns.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursing
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Investors are paying closer attention to who will buy their coins back, at what spread, and how quickly transactions can be completed.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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His journey shaped my belief that hard work, opportunity, strong public education and good-paying jobs are the foundation of a strong middle class.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Charging documents allege 45-year-old Kelley Ann Haley used the club's debit cards for hundreds of unauthorized purchases and ATM withdrawals between 2019 and early 2025, spending the money on personal expenses, including travel, shopping, and utility bills.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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That's unfathomably more than in the past election, when spending on the races totaled less than $1 million.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Disbursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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