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noun

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Recent Examples of give back
Verb
Now, does this mean Bailey needs to give back the Rolex? Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 The mural’s origin story is that of two creative women bound by strength and a desire to give back. Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 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 See All Example Sentences for give back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back
Noun
  • The boosters sell to the poor at discount prices like urban lady Robin Hoods.
    Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But there’s still a big discount to Brent due to sanctions.
    David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If employers and supervisors allow remote workers flex hours and other perks exclusive to working from home, then that flexibility must be reciprocated when the need arises.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • But feeling appreciated for kind gestures and hoping that invitations will be reciprocated is not a new, unusual or irrational problem.
    Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The city has created a one-time property-tax relief program that will send stimulus-style rebate checks to qualifying senior homeowners, based on the city’s portion of their property tax bill.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • More than 250,000 families received a trial $250-per-child tax rebate in 2022.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The changes were slight — reductions of just one-tenth of a second and one-half of a mile to a solar lap spanning two years and hundreds of millions of miles, according to the scientists.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Star Autism Center then used monthly cash kickback payments to parents who enrolled their children, contingent on the services that DHS authorized a child to receive.
    Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sexton admits the charitable component also makes the paycheck deduction slightly more palatable.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Smith and other Republicans are simultaneously trying to sell their past accomplishments, like the megabill’s tax deductions on tips.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For years, the city has calculated its compliance with that limit using a methodology that excludes certain abatements from the operating levy, relying largely on a crisis-era attorney general opinion addressing reserves for uncollectible taxes tied to debt service.
    Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026

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