refunded; refunding; refunds
1
: to give or put back
2
: to return (money) in restitution, repayment, or balancing of accounts
Synonyms
Examples of refund in a Sentence
Noun
No refunds or exchanges are allowed.
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The total amount refunded through March 1 was nearly $115.5 billion, down 9.3% from a year ago.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
Much of that money eventually was refunded to donors, but as The New York Times pointed out, the cash essentially became an interest-free loan at a time when the Trump campaign was struggling.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
To cover the ongoing legal costs, his super PAC refunded an additional $10 million in January and February.
—Molly Cook Escobar, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
It’s refunded $52.3 million through the end of February.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Several credit cards, including the Capital One Venture and the Bank of America Premium Rewards card, will even refund you the application fee for either program.
10.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
We were refunded and ensured the account was closed.
—Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Companies ended up refunding $2.6 billion in overpaid premiums to customers, according to the department late last year.
—Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Deadheads are venting their anger about the last-minute cancelation with no refunds, calling the Skull & Roses festival in Ventura, California, the new Fyre Fest.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
If a taxpayer is due a refund, the April 15 date, in a practical sense, means nothing.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
You are entitled to a refund, but the merchant needs to inform the BNPL lender of the return, which could cause a delay.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Under the law, taxpayers have up to three years to file a return to claim a refund.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
With less than one week left to file tax returns for 2023, taxes are on the mind of millions of Americans, with many expecting refunds, and others owing money.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
While online tax software can expedite the process and facilitate faster refunds, analyze each software’s pros and cons before making a choice.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Randazzo made side deals between utilities and those customers; the former would offer a refund or other benefit and the latter would drop any opposition to higher bills for other customers.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
The manufacturer will refund all your money with no questions asked.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The total amount refunded through March 1 was nearly $115.5 billion, down 9.3% from a year ago.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
Much of that money eventually was refunded to donors, but as The New York Times pointed out, the cash essentially became an interest-free loan at a time when the Trump campaign was struggling.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
To cover the ongoing legal costs, his super PAC refunded an additional $10 million in January and February.
—Molly Cook Escobar, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
It’s refunded $52.3 million through the end of February.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Several credit cards, including the Capital One Venture and the Bank of America Premium Rewards card, will even refund you the application fee for either program.
10.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
We were refunded and ensured the account was closed.
—Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Companies ended up refunding $2.6 billion in overpaid premiums to customers, according to the department late last year.
—Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
Noun
Generally, the agency processes tax returns and issues refunds within 21 days, if not less.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Deadheads are venting their anger about the last-minute cancelation with no refunds, calling the Skull & Roses festival in Ventura, California, the new Fyre Fest.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
If a taxpayer is due a refund, the April 15 date, in a practical sense, means nothing.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
You are entitled to a refund, but the merchant needs to inform the BNPL lender of the return, which could cause a delay.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Under the law, taxpayers have up to three years to file a return to claim a refund.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
With less than one week left to file tax returns for 2023, taxes are on the mind of millions of Americans, with many expecting refunds, and others owing money.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
While online tax software can expedite the process and facilitate faster refunds, analyze each software’s pros and cons before making a choice.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Randazzo made side deals between utilities and those customers; the former would offer a refund or other benefit and the latter would drop any opposition to higher bills for other customers.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refund. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
refund
2 of 3 noun
re·fund
ˈrē-ˌfənd 
1
: the act of refunding
2
: an amount of money refunded
refund
3 of 3 verb
re·fund
(ˈ)rē-ˈfənd
: to fund a debt again
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