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

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 What defines her is not only extraordinary talent, but a lifetime of conscious choices – to lead with kindness, to contribute meaningfully, and to give back in ways that have endured, all with inimitable style and great humor. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 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

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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

Outright price discounts are much less common than incentives, according to Nikita Idiri, a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg in New York.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026
The discounts began as triage in the spring, when occupancy levels sank to 16% and local residents (rather than tourists) became the focus.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

Thirteen automakers have agreed to participate in California’s new electric vehicle rebate program that will roll out later this summer, including Tesla, which manufactures the top-selling model in the Golden State.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of rebate

Noun

There has been a reduction in the wage budget, too, with big earners Gordon, Tonali and Kieran Trippier replaced by younger players on more modest salaries, including Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The company says the software maintains more than 99% classification accuracy despite the dramatic reduction.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 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

The court agreed with the IRS that the deduction was based on a speculative valuation of the property's potential as a limestone quarry.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Southampton were additionally given a four-point deduction that applies to the upcoming season in the Championship.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

At the same time, the Antioch code enforcement team was conducting its own abatement operation at Waldie Plaza to prevent unhoused individuals leaving the railway tracks from storing personal belongings there.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Texas approved a $211 million abatement package to land the Port Alpha shipyard, despite California Forever hiring former Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and former Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg as lobbyists to fast-track a deal.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of abatement

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