as in to pay
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Recent Examples of defray
Wade is due to make about $3 million for the rest of the season, but the Giants included cash considerations in the deal to defray some of that cost.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
Conservatives, particularly from the Freedom Caucus, held out for steeper spending cuts to defray costs piling onto the nation’s $36-trillion debt.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Staking is the process of distributing the economic benefits of Web3 across the network, while defraying and reducing the many risks of network participation, to help ensure the bedrock of the protocol network remains stable.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
To defray the lost tax revenue to the government and avoid piling onto the nation’s $36 trillion debt load, Republicans want reduce federal spending by imposing work requirements for some Americans who rely on government safety net services.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
Conservatives, particularly from the Freedom Caucus, held out for steeper spending cuts to defray costs piling onto the nation’s $36-trillion debt.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Staking is the process of distributing the economic benefits of Web3 across the network, while defraying and reducing the many risks of network participation, to help ensure the bedrock of the protocol network remains stable.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
To defray the lost tax revenue to the government and avoid piling onto the nation’s $36 trillion debt load, Republicans want reduce federal spending by imposing work requirements for some Americans who rely on government safety net services.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defray
Verb
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McLaurin wants to be paid like one of the top wideouts in the NFL.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Customers were still being served at the location at that time, and the inspector ordered the restaurant to close until the water bill was paid and the facility was cleaned.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And taxpayers have indirectly subsidized the private train company through federal grants to sheriff’s offices — for deputies to patrol Brightline’s tracks for trespassing pedestrians.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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Don't spend money on stupid things, and don't subsidize biased media.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Thank David Stern It is widely assumed the NBA loses millions funding the WNBA, and that no team has actually turned a profit yet.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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Project shows kids their role in the scientific process The pilot project is funded by two grants totaling about $120,000, one from Wisconsin Sea Grant and the other from UW-Madison's Extension Innovation Grant program.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Soon after, Skydance secured its first notable partnership, with Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise, to finance and produce major franchises.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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“Defray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defray. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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