as in to pay
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Recent Examples of defray
The board is not allowed to collect money that is not connected to defraying an actual cost.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
And enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans continues to fall as some customers struggle to afford monthly premiums after lawmakers failed to renew subsidies that had helped defray costs.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
21 May 2026
In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.
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Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
The winner of this year’s governor’s race will take the helm of a state investment council overseeing a roughly $68 billion state nest egg, including investments that defray costs for K-12 public education.
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Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
And enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans continues to fall as some customers struggle to afford monthly premiums after lawmakers failed to renew subsidies that had helped defray costs.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
21 May 2026
In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.
—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
The winner of this year’s governor’s race will take the helm of a state investment council overseeing a roughly $68 billion state nest egg, including investments that defray costs for K-12 public education.
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Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defray
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The goal is to brighten—not shrink or damage—your fabrics, so pay special attention to heat sensitivity and fiber type.
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In California, drivers pay some of the highest prices in the country.
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That’s because Medicare, rather than the Part D insurer, is subsidizing the prescription.
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Childcare is subsidized, and extensive public transportation makes commuting affordable without requiring multiple vehicles.
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Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
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More Freedom 250 controversy Freedom 250 has been the focus of other controversy over funding transparency and religious representations.
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Geographic protection is obsolete against global cyber threats, making the defense of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, from energy to finance, paramount.
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ByteDance began hiring for 100 open roles, signed multiple independent filmmakers and artists and held private conversations about financing AI films.
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“Defray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defray. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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