1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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2
as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the disbursement of the foundation's funds to several cancer research centers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the agency whose responsibilities included the disbursement of strains of the virus to medical research labs around the country
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Recent Examples of disbursement
That team was lost in last week’s reorganization, along with another that handles disbursement of funds for 300 grants in more than 40 countries.
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Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Warren is not the first to warn against the impact that DOGE may be having on benefit disbursement.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
By comparison, Florida’s popular Bright Futures program — which is not based on income — funded 100% of eligible applicants with an average disbursement of $4,995.
—Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration’s day-one pause on certain disbursements from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which earmarked $4 billion for water management in the region, is raising particular concern among stakeholders about the fate of key conservation projects that keep the Colorado River flowing.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
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Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Warren is not the first to warn against the impact that DOGE may be having on benefit disbursement.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
By comparison, Florida’s popular Bright Futures program — which is not based on income — funded 100% of eligible applicants with an average disbursement of $4,995.
—Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration’s day-one pause on certain disbursements from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which earmarked $4 billion for water management in the region, is raising particular concern among stakeholders about the fate of key conservation projects that keep the Colorado River flowing.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
Noun
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Medical and educational expenses easily top some of the most expensive costs a parent or guardian may face.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Many sellers raise prices Sarah Wells, whose Sarah Wells Bags sells totes and breast milk coolers, has raised prices by 10% to 15% to offset some of her tariff expenses.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Social Security workers are sounding the alarm that some beneficiaries could see payment delays as the agency undergoes significant changes in the next few weeks.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Although no payments are due at this time, interest continues to accrue on your loan(s) during the forbearance period.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The venture comes with a development deal from BBC Studios, which provides first-look distribution rights in exchange for growth support.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The company’s distribution model, however, remains costly.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Ventura’s restoration cost more than $3 million, and Capitola’s about $10 million.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Barely a month after the USF Board of Trustees formally approved the expenditure of $407 million for construction of its on-campus stadium, the athletic director who presided over the project’s evolution is leaving.—
Tribune Wire Services,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Instead, most expenditures were redirected toward essentials like housing, healthcare, and food.—
,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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