as in pays
somewhat formal to provide money for (something) This will defray the costs.
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Recent Examples of defrays That sum effectively defrays the production costs, while providing exclusive access to sports TV’s most clutter-free ad environment. —
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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In a solid bit of blocking from Leon, Kyra pays no heed as Luz cleans up after a meeting and other characters offer to help.— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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While the average driver nationally pays about $181 per month for car insurance, the average Tesla Model Y driver pays $282 per month for coverage and the typical Model X driver pays $377 per month, according to the insurance comparison site The Zebra.— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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The organization subsidizes housing, manages the land, and, through Knoydart Renewables, supplies green energy to Inverie Bay.— Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.— State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.— Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Defrays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/defrays. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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