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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
In fiscal year 2022, his salary and disbursements totaled $319,207, the union’s annual report shows.
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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
Evanston’s program issued its first round of disbursements in 2022.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
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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
Evanston’s program issued its first round of disbursements in 2022.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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The biggest offseason expense will be quarterback Brock Purdy, who still has one year and $1.1 million left on his original rookie deal as the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Harris hasn't proposed any tax cuts for Social Security beneficiaries, while Trump has floated eliminating federal income taxes on the retirement payments.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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That was not enough to make the payment excludable under section 104.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, confirmed the distribution deal to Deadline.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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After a defamation lawsuit, the film’s publishers, Salem Media Group, retracted the film, removing it from its platforms, and said there wouldn't be any future distribution of the book.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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If a child’s family has financial constraints, Second Wind Fund covers the cost of 12 to 20 therapy sessions.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Import Price Index will highlight changes in the cost of goods imported into the U.S., while retail sales data will offer a look into consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic growth.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Selling expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 39.0% from 37.6% in the prior year, partly due to expenditures related to global events.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity are also a major driver of health-care costs in the U.S., accounting for about 90% of the $4.1 trillion annual health-care expenditure, the CDC said.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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