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Definition of give backnext
as in to render (to)

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noun

as in discount

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Recent Examples of give back
Verb
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
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
  1. reciprocate
  2. discount
  3. rebate
  4. reduction
  5. kickback
  6. deduction
  7. abatement
Verb
  • 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
  • Transit discounts are available for seniors, disabled and student riders.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Downtown and on-campus bookstores did similar clean outs, offering up to 70% discounts on Nike wares before pivoting quickly with pop-up adidas shops in July.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • Time’s explainer notes that current law confines claims to importers of record and customs brokers, and that any broad household compensation would likely have to come through a tax credit or dedicated rebate program enacted by Congress.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Open a cash-back rebate app like Ibotta or Fetch and scan your receipt.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 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
  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal has drawn questions from opponents about how the plan squares with the historic preservation easement placed on the property, which could unlock a tax deduction for investors as development rights are restricted.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • Vehicle abatement officers began enforcing the new rules in June.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But until that kind of support comes, Broadway may well continue to see higher and higher capitalization costs, with little hope of abatement.
    — Katie North, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of abatement

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