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
Kashcade unlocks that refund early, disbursing loans of as much as 80% of the refund amount.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursing
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The nonprofit didn’t report paying any compensation to a staff or board, which includes two former Newsom aides, Steve Kawa and Jim DeBoo, as well as Sacramento Kings COO Matina Kolokotronis.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Siobhan and Rekha collaborate to sort Oreos, but Grant spends this entire episode unwisely rushing into things and paying for it, mostly in humiliation.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The retailer employs a team of roughly 40 to 50 personal shoppers in Paris, who work closely with top-spending clients and serve as ambassadors for the store’s designer offering.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The department is working to approve requests for waivers that give states more flexibility for spending federal money.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Disbursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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