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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
Once allowed in early 2023, direct cash payments quickly became the most popular disbursement method.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
In fiscal year 2022, his salary and disbursements totaled $319,207, the union’s annual report shows.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
The chamber was awarded the maximum grant of $5 million and received its first disbursement early last year, according to state records.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024
The document was submitted to the escrow company to facilitate the fraudulent disbursement of funds stemming from the sale.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
In fiscal year 2022, his salary and disbursements totaled $319,207, the union’s annual report shows.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
The chamber was awarded the maximum grant of $5 million and received its first disbursement early last year, according to state records.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024
The document was submitted to the escrow company to facilitate the fraudulent disbursement of funds stemming from the sale.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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The Hustle Some landlords and big businesses have been able to withstand higher expenses by charging higher prices.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
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Companies often worry that investing in AI personalization won’t pay off quickly enough to justify the expense.Andy Kaiser, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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What's next: Rise plans to broaden beyond contractor payments and into payroll starting next year — going up against the likes of ADP or Workday with products like taxes, health care benefits included in the platform.Lucinda Shen, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The toll readers have a lower administrative cost than payment through a license plate account or returning a payment with an invoice through the mail.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Driving south from Bakersville into Asheville, nearly every church, grocery store, gas station, firehouse, and strip mall parking lot had been converted to some sort of supply distribution point or relief hub.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Stops include Inland Empire distribution centers for Procter & Gamble in Moreno Valley or the sportswear company United Legwear & Apparel Co. in Beaumont.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Bee Cave City Council entered into an interlocal cooperation agreement with Lake Travis Fire Rescue on Tuesday night on dividing costs at the upcoming public safety building in the city.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With travel and lodging costs, artists often pony up as much as $3,000 for a two-day window to show their works and make enough money to last until the next market.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Of the total budget, $10.5 million will be allocated to general fund expenditures.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This efficiency allows datacenters to store massive amounts of data in smaller footprints, reducing capital expenditure and operational costs.Melody Brue, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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