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noun

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Verb
And folks looking to give back can join the community weed pull on July 11 to help the native wildflowers thrive. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 This is your chance to give back to Oakland Cemetery. Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Property tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemptions on materials and machinery, and income tax credits are common forms of government givebacks to sports team owners. Geoffrey Propheter, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026 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
  • 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
  • Trump reciprocated by making Macron the guest of honor the following year at his first White House state dinner, the highest diplomatic honor the United States can extend to an ally.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Wayfair is making upgrades simple with its Hot Summer Sale, packed with discounts of up to 85% on patio furniture, decor, and bedding.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • See below for more on each online streaming service, along with their free trials and new subscriber discounts.
    Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Last year Jordan increased its cash rebate program to 45% of local spend and introduced additional tax exemptions, making location shoots for foreign productions particularly attractive.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • Remember that no prescription is required — so no need to reach for your abacus to calculate a co-pay or rebate.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.
    Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • Because these specific phases normally represent one-quarter of total cell manufacturing expenditures, their reduction alters the overall processing economics.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Ross proceeded to spend some of the kickback money to purchase a vehicle for himself and pay for repairs and renovations to his home.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
  • Next, still standing on the left foot and squeezing the ball, drive your right heel straight back for a kickback.
    Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • For years, the sports betting companies had argued that losing the tax deduction would force them to pull back on those offers and lead to fewer players, Jackson said.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
  • Remember What Matters Most At the end of the day, family philanthropy is not primarily about tax deductions, charitable vehicles, or governance structures.
    Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Crucially, as part of the program, all rental units become rent-stabilized for the duration of the abatement.
    Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026
  • The abatement district said anyone experiencing symptoms after experiencing mosquito bites should seek medical attention promptly.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 June 2026

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“Give back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20back. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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