as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes
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Recent Examples of disburse
In early February 2025, DOGE staffers gained access to the Treasury's expansive payment system, which disburses trillions of dollars annually, and is normally overseen by a small group of nonpartisan Treasury employees.
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Nik Popli, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
In late January, a longtime Treasury Department official announced his retirement shortly after a clash with DOGE over access to the Fiscal Service payment system that collects and disburses trillions of dollars.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
Refunds are disbursed through direct deposit, prepaid Visa cards or cashier's checks, with deposits reaching bank accounts within one to two business days after SBTPG receives the funds from the IRS.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The grant money was disbursed through an Automated Clearing House, or ACH, transfer, the typical way government agencies electronically move money, according to the suit.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Nik Popli, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
In late January, a longtime Treasury Department official announced his retirement shortly after a clash with DOGE over access to the Fiscal Service payment system that collects and disburses trillions of dollars.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
Refunds are disbursed through direct deposit, prepaid Visa cards or cashier's checks, with deposits reaching bank accounts within one to two business days after SBTPG receives the funds from the IRS.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The grant money was disbursed through an Automated Clearing House, or ACH, transfer, the typical way government agencies electronically move money, according to the suit.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disburse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disburse
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The resort also pays for the catch the fishermen willing to sell them.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The elementary school would be fully paid for by this state fund, Reinhart told the City Council.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Edman spent much of the winter seemingly pegged to be the club’s everyday center fielder, with a chance to work into the infield mix occasionally.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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That tune has now spent 28 frames somewhere on the country ranking, and lands at its all-time peak of No. 13 this time around.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Then again, perhaps the world of Goop is not so far away after all: In these pages, Marisa Meltzer looks at the longevity practices of Marina Abramović, who, with her workshops and serums, may well be giving Gwyneth Paltrow a run for her money.—
Sarah Douglas,
ARTnews.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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And, at least in international markets, being crowned with an Academy Award is already giving the film considerable boost.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Disburse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disburse. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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