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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
While class members could, in theory, continue selling their claims after that point, industry participants generally expect the market to dry up once buyers can no longer receive direct disbursements from the QSF.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Ask any firm holding a pension, brokerage or annuity account about its policy on disbursements after an address change.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
As a result, the SBA authorized disbursements of about $29 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans and millions in other federal relief funds that the defendants allegedly spent on themselves, according to prosecutor Jonathan Bailyn.
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Established in 1858, the Permanent School Fund provides annual disbursements to every public school district in the state.
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CBS News,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disbursement
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Ask any firm holding a pension, brokerage or annuity account about its policy on disbursements after an address change.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
As a result, the SBA authorized disbursements of about $29 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans and millions in other federal relief funds that the defendants allegedly spent on themselves, according to prosecutor Jonathan Bailyn.
—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Established in 1858, the Permanent School Fund provides annual disbursements to every public school district in the state.
—
CBS News,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disbursement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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The results include deducted one-off expenses for employee bonus provisions.
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Since Calleja’s near-fatal fall, over $42,000 ($61,000 AUD) has been donated to a fundraiser organized by his football club to help cover medical expenses.
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Anderson has since remarried and currently works as chief of staff for corporate development at payment technology company Celero Commerce.
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These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
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Equitable distribution With the equitable distribution framework, a judge decides on a fair distribution of the assets and debts.
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What the project is missing includes additional financing, international distribution and an international sales agent.
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Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.
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For some retirees, a more conservative allocation may be entirely appropriate.
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Asset allocation and currency trends are two of many factors that will determine the outcome.
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The company plans to invest $11 billion globally in capital expenditures and research and development between 2025 and 2028, with a focus on technologies that support electrification and the energy transition.
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American Mission’s ads are independent expenditures, so the political committee cannot legally coordinate with the campaign or get Donalds’ approval.
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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