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Recent Examples of give back
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Feeling inspired to give back after hearing the news of immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, Duran, a graduate of Milwaukee High School of the Arts, chose to host the fundraiser for the organization to support its mission in protecting civil rights for members of immigrant communities.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 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
Beyond its white-, black- or golden-sand beaches and historic forts, the island has the opportunity to carve out a new role as a model for responsible travel, one where visitors don’t just take from the island but give back to it.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Feeling inspired to give back after hearing the news of immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, Duran, a graduate of Milwaukee High School of the Arts, chose to host the fundraiser for the organization to support its mission in protecting civil rights for members of immigrant communities.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 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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To skirt sanctions, Iran operates a shadow fleet of vessels to export oil at a steep discount.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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These investment-worthy layers rarely see discounts this steep—and the most popular sizes and colors are already starting to disappear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Simmons, naturally, did not reciprocate, saying in an interview around the time that hip-hop acts such as PE don’t belong in the Hall.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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People could take advantage of our goodwill, demanding more without reciprocating, and in turn, pushing us to call for boundaries.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The return needs a correction to the child tax credit or recovery rebate credit amount.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Domestic projects have been excluded from accessing the public tax incentives, while previously approved cash rebate obligations to local and foreign investors remain unpaid.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The city’s community housing services division saw its budget slashed to $26 million ahead of the current fiscal year, a 41% reduction.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Investigators say the condo's property manager, Francisco Obispo, 37, hired Jose Hernandez Aguiar, a maintenance worker, in a kickback scheme to give themselves tens of thousands of dollars that were meant for building renovations that were badly needed.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Clase allegedly began to request and receive bribes and kickback payments for agreeing to throw the specific pitches in April, according to the indictment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a February 1994 letter, Ambrose thanked Epstein for the $200,000 donation for the lodge and noted that Epstein could use it for up to two weeks each year and still legally get a full tax deduction for it.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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Know whether the tip is voluntary or mandatory The IRS takes the position that a tip must be voluntary to be claimed as a deduction, not required by the employer or establishment, such as an automatic gratuity of 20% on a bill for parties of six or more people.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The court could also order the utilities be cut off to the property and revoke the certificate of occupancy, among other things, if nuisance abatement requirements aren’t met.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau of Rodent Control responds to 311 requests and proactively addresses rodent baiting through door-to-door abatement, face-to-face engagement with residents, and informational materials.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Give back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20back. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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