1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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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
One of the most impactful changes to the CTC during the pandemic was the shift from lump-sum payments at tax filing time to monthly disbursements.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Auditors found that Somali Community Link did not have reporting procedures in place that they were legally required to have as recipients of federal funds, including relatively basic documentation of payroll, disbursements, and grant management.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025
As vice president for global innovation policy at the nonpartisan nonprofit the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Ezell has closely monitored CHIPS funding and advocated for speedier disbursements for companies who need it most.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Once Trump's order to eliminate the department is signed off, the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), which handles loan disbursement, servicing and borrower assistance, which the DoE currently runs, .
—Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Auditors found that Somali Community Link did not have reporting procedures in place that they were legally required to have as recipients of federal funds, including relatively basic documentation of payroll, disbursements, and grant management.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025
As vice president for global innovation policy at the nonpartisan nonprofit the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Ezell has closely monitored CHIPS funding and advocated for speedier disbursements for companies who need it most.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Once Trump's order to eliminate the department is signed off, the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), which handles loan disbursement, servicing and borrower assistance, which the DoE currently runs, .
—Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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Those expenses included costs related to study abroad programs, postgraduate scholarships, vocational school scholarships, technology fees and other costs that are connected to education.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Trillion-dollar deficits are no longer shocking, and interest expense alone is hovering around record levels.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Upon payment by the patient, the pharmacy is reimbursed by the insurance provider for the covered portion of the medication cost.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Retroactive payments for benefits issued back to January 2024 have already been issued.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco will tie clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment and counseling San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the city’s drug overdose crisis requires a bolder approach to getting illicit drug users off the streets and into treatment.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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That and other projects could see Western increase its capital expenditures over the next few years—and might leave less room for ambitious distribution raises.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The scale and timing of price increases will likely vary depending on whether a model or its parts originates in the U.S., as well as a manufacturer’s assessment of its customers’ capacity to absorb higher costs, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Healthcare providers consider several factors, including your medical history, cost and insurance coverage, and the potential for side effects or drug interactions.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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The county’s contractual structure led to additional expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deferring or delaying such expenditures in an effort to save money may adversely impact patient care.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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