as in paying
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Recent Examples of defraying
Installation costs can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, which is why most federal and state policies promoting heat pump adoption have focused on defraying them.
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Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defraying
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Talking about more than academics, Joyce said CLC’s project to build the Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee, teaching skills for well-paying jobs and a major expansion to the Waukegan campus have made a difference in helping to build the workforce.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers who represent Silicon Valley’s biggest AI firms are paying attention.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rally also highlighted concerns over Duke’s profits, executive compensation, data center growth, coal and gas investments, and whether residential customers are subsidizing industrial energy use.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa, for example, are trying to shield the public by cutting fuel taxes, subsidizing diesel and cooking fuel, and capping bread and electricity prices.—
Judd Devermont,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Trust for the National Mall, the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, is funding the beekeeping program's expansion.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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After the project stalled in 2014, Epstein heightened his communication with Gates and his deputies, seemingly trying to pressure the billionaire into supporting the fund and compensating him for funding Antonova’s schooling and housing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Veintemilla was a Broward-area mortgage broker accused of financing the operation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Studiocanal is financing the film with Flora Films and Rob Bath.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Defraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defraying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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