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
Verb
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Importing higher-paying—and oftentimes higher-achieving—students benefits a school during boom times, when universities have seemingly infinite choice among applicants.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Adani, one of the world’s richest people, was accused in 2024 of paying massive bribes to ensure the project’s success.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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His lips were sunburned after spending three days leading a group down the Rio Grande.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Now the company seeks to expand on last year’s win by spending vast sums — putting up more than $70 million so far — on a California ballot measure campaign to cap attorney fees in car crash cases.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Disbursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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