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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Recent Examples of give back

Verb

After years of gifting the world with bounties of punk perfection, friends and family of Jennifer Finch are asking fans to give back. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 Still, as wealth becomes increasingly concentrated in fewer hands around the world, many philanthropists argue that those benefiting most have an even greater responsibility to give back. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Noun

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back

Verb

Gausman and his family fell in love with Toronto, a city that reciprocated.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Unlike conventional diesel generators that rely on reciprocating piston engines, the KARNO Power Module is based on a linear generator architecture that converts heat into electricity with fewer moving parts.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 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

Noun

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

The district has struggled financially for years before the latest reductions.

— Velvet Wu July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
The precise impact of any individual funding reduction is difficult to quantify because the Ebola outbreak and its spread has been influenced by many factors, including political turmoil, armed conflict and mistrust in healthcare workers.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 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

Definition of deduction

Noun

Just as residents push for the government to install traffic lights, there are plenty that push for noise abatement.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Both companies offer similar services, including IRS payment plans, audit representation and penalty abatement requests.

— Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Definition of abatement

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