Synonyms of disbursing

disbursing

verb

present participle of disburse

as in paying

to hand over or use up in payment

the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• spending
• giving
• expending
• laying out
• outlaying
• dropping
• shelling out
• forking (over, out, or up)
• wasting
• dissipating
• raining
• lavishing
• squandering
• blowing
• running through
• throwing away
• frittering (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saving
• securing
• making
• acquiring
• procuring
• earning
• winning
• gaining
• hoarding
• realizing
• laying up
• caching
• garnering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disbursing

However, the military momentum has been on Ukraine’s side, and the EU has begun disbursing billions of dollars to strengthen Kyiv’s defenses while announcing new sanctions on the Kremlin. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

Kashcade unlocks that refund early, disbursing loans of as much as 80% of the refund amount. — John Kang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Fitzpatrick, a Republican, and Democrat Suozzi introduced a bill that would prevent the fund from disbursing any payments. — Ford McCracken, ABC News, 24 May 2026

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. — 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