GIVE BACK Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of give back

as in to render (to)

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noun

as in discount

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For Room, Miami FC’s goalkeeper, the event provided a chance to give back after the sacrifices required to reach the professional level. — Tyler M. Carmona july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Kelly Baria, executive vice president for Powers and Sons, said the company was proud to give back to Gary. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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And just as its giveback has expanded beyond Colorado, so too has the reach of its membership. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2025 The next day, TDE will host its annual community giveback event. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give back

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Nothing has swirled more than appreciation — a sentiment Royals fans reciprocated on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium with a pre-game ceremony in Perez’s honor for the record-breaker that once would have seemed preposterous.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
The first are eleven reciprocating gas engines, totaling about 30 MW, which mechanically drive compressors used to process and move natural gas.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocate

Noun

Influencer marketing rates are escalating due to a negotiation ritual where brands consistently push for discounts.

— Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Newsom said California received a 50% discount with the Anthropic partnership, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of discount

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But automakers have long said that tariffs increase production costs — so much so that the president offered them a reprieve from his auto-part tariffs, extending in October what was supposed to have been a short-term rebate until 2030.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
But automakers have long said tariffs increase production costs — so much so that the president offered them a reprieve from his auto parts tariffs, extending in October what was supposed to have been a short-term rebate until 2030.

— Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of rebate

Noun

This strategic reduction highlights growing competition from open-weight models, compelling proprietary AI providers to lower costs.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The century-old Colorado River Compact says upper basin states cannot cause a reduction in the river's flow to the lower basin.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

The dessert and wine bar sets the tone of an at-home kickback, with warm lighting, eclectic art and cozy sections.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Scheme led to prison time Cacioppo was indicted in November 2003 on 38 counts in federal court, along with four co-defendants, in a kickback scheme involving work at Rockhurst University.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of kickback

Noun

Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Per Le Monde, these initiatives were driven by a calculated desire to showcase his power, seize marketing opportunities, and declare tax deductions.

— Devorah Lauter for ARTNews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

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