as in expenses
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the outlays for the couple's upcoming wedding seem to be multiplying at an incredible rate
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as in spends
to hand over or use up in payment
the nation had outlaid nearly 20 billion dollars on social programs at that point
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Recent Examples of outlays
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
For all the breakneck user growth, though, the microdrama business has yet to prove broadly profitable, with heavy outlays on content and marketing weighing on many operators.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The total cost for the parade plus related preparations and cleanup will likely surpass $2 million, based on outlays for previous events, with private sponsors sometimes partially covering expenses.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Indeed, OpenAI is mulling slashing prices, the Journal reported, while some customers are only using highly capable models for complex tasks, relying on cheaper open-source ones for most functions, saving up to 95% on outlays.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
But that would depend on the size of the Jaquez extension, combined with what other salary the Heat takes on during the next 13 months — potentially including outlays to a first-round pick next month and another in June 2027.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
According to an analysis by the Washington Post, these outlays have over the years amounted to thirty-eight billion dollars.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
City’s financial situation is always considered very healthy, of course, and their spending across the past few windows had been supported by years of making money from academy prospects and relatively low outlays.
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Sam Lee,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
And if the interest expense on our gigantic and ballooning national debt of $39 trillion weren’t already running at nearly $1 trillion a year, bigger than Medicare spending and equaling two-thirds of Social Security outlays, the half-point upward shift would likely prove manageable.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Noun
With the four big AI spenders forecasting as much as $725 billion in capital expenditures this year, and even more expected in 2027, the outlays are sucking up a larger proportion of free cash flow and prompting them to take on more debt.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
For all the breakneck user growth, though, the microdrama business has yet to prove broadly profitable, with heavy outlays on content and marketing weighing on many operators.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The total cost for the parade plus related preparations and cleanup will likely surpass $2 million, based on outlays for previous events, with private sponsors sometimes partially covering expenses.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Indeed, OpenAI is mulling slashing prices, the Journal reported, while some customers are only using highly capable models for complex tasks, relying on cheaper open-source ones for most functions, saving up to 95% on outlays.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
But that would depend on the size of the Jaquez extension, combined with what other salary the Heat takes on during the next 13 months — potentially including outlays to a first-round pick next month and another in June 2027.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
According to an analysis by the Washington Post, these outlays have over the years amounted to thirty-eight billion dollars.
—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
City’s financial situation is always considered very healthy, of course, and their spending across the past few windows had been supported by years of making money from academy prospects and relatively low outlays.
—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
And if the interest expense on our gigantic and ballooning national debt of $39 trillion weren’t already running at nearly $1 trillion a year, bigger than Medicare spending and equaling two-thirds of Social Security outlays, the half-point upward shift would likely prove manageable.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlays
Noun
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Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.
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In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.
Verb
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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.
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All told, Negodiuk spends about $600 a month on tokens for AI agents.
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Compared to these significant costs, the benefits from hosting large-scale data centers are limited, which is why 500 small businesses statewide joined the call for a moratorium.
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
Noun
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The measure could incentivize Democrats to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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While numerous vendors, tools and methods reportedly indicate that employers can realize quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs, these expenditures are still increasing.
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