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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Verb

The Brands started a foundation as a way to give back. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Farshidfard, a Long Beach State alum, says he's wanted to give back to the community that gave him so much since moving to the area. — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 27 June 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

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Okert reciprocates by turning to Imai’s trainer, Kentaro Sasaki, and offering the same emphatic greeting.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Members of the Algerian team are reciprocating Lawrence’s appreciation by engulfing themselves in KU’s Jayhawk culture.

— PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

Definition of reciprocate

Noun

That could also play a part in memory longevity, which for those buying expensive sticks—even at slight CXMT discounts—is something well worth considering.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
For some of those customers, free line promotions were not reflected correctly following migration due to a delay in applying promotional discounts.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

The country’s highly competitive tax rebate system is guaranteed by the state through the collection account operated by the National Film Institute.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 July 2026
The incentive offers film and series projects produced in Hungary a 30% rebate based on their expenditure spent in the country.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of rebate

Noun

Preliminary findings indicated a measurable reduction in particulate emissions associated with contrail formation when the G800 operated on the fuel.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
More than 800 members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 are embroiled in a contract fight with BP over pay and job reductions.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

Next, still standing on the left foot and squeezing the ball, drive your right heel straight back for a kickback.

— Mallory Creveling, Health, 9 July 2026
Kashou and others allegedly received kickback payments from the lab owners using Medicare reimbursements, prosecutors said.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

Definition of kickback

Noun

Everton finished four points above Burnley to retain their Premier League status and ultimately received a six-point deduction for the 2021-22 breach in 2023-24.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Unlike some tax rebates and credits, the medical expense deduction doesn't have a minimum or maximum income limit.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

The district finished abatement for the properties this May, meaning issues like asbestos and standing storm water were resolved, and buildings were cleared for demolition.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
If this happens, consult a heating, cooling, or mold abatement professional.

— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 28 June 2026

Definition of abatement

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