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Recent Examples of give back
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Weathers wanted to create a community space to give back to Des Moines.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
However, the giveback event is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the East Stockton site.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Founded by a group of friends from Carmel Valley and Solana Beach in 2023, the idea behind Compete for Cause is to encourage people to be more active, stoke a little friendly competition and raise funds to give back.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Weathers wanted to create a community space to give back to Des Moines.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
All proceeds go to local organizations and givebacks.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
However, the giveback event is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the East Stockton site.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back
Noun
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Far from corporate greed or anticompetitive behavior, competitive discounts driven by volume and supply chain efficiencies fuel free markets, helping families save money on groceries, appliances, TVs, cellphones, computers and cars.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although a spike in jet fuel prices is certainly a nail in the discount airline’s coffin, the hole it is being lowered into was dug three years ago—and Biden was holding the shovel.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The couple reciprocated the warm welcome, waving and smiling to everyone in sight.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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California Democrats reciprocated, and redistricting efforts soon cascaded across states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The governor wants to take $500 million from a special savings program that builds reserves and reduces pension debt and redirect those funds to finance a $200-per-person tax rebate in late October — less than a week before Election Day.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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If consumers were to get overcharged, the measure would require insurance companies to issue a rebate.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Parents of students with disabilities have expressed concern about civil rights cases closing too soon and difficulties of knowing who to talk to after the reduction in force occurred.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Perseverance rover, which is on Mars collecting rock and soil samples, could face spending reductions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two men had entered into contracts with a developer on behalf of the company and, in return, received kickback payments of 50%.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s going to be a kickback.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 20% small-business deduction was made permanent in the 2025 Republican tax and spending bill.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Higher-income households captured the largest OBBBA benefits through SALT deductions and bracket changes, while the gas price shock hits hardest at the bottom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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State and county officials, along with community members, are evaluating data center proposals and rightly demanding greater disclosures from developers, proper siting and permitting, abatement of noise pollution and restrictions on water usage.—
Todd Larsen,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Funds could support methane abatement, infrastructure to ameliorate floods and rising temperatures, and assistance for regions dependent on fossil fuels — without waiting decades for litigation to wind through the courts.—
Nicolas S. Rohatyn,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Give back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20back. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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