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noun

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Recent Examples of give back
Verb
Now, does this mean Bailey needs to give back the Rolex? Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 The mural’s origin story is that of two creative women bound by strength and a desire to give back. Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
All proceeds go to local organizations and givebacks. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025 However, the giveback event is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the East Stockton site. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back
Noun
  • The boosters sell to the poor at discount prices like urban lady Robin Hoods.
    Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But there’s still a big discount to Brent due to sanctions.
    David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Since childhood, letter writer was told to show up for older siblings who never reciprocated.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
  • She’s known to be loving, helpful and accepting and is hoping for a family that reciprocates these qualities.
    The Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The city has created a one-time property-tax relief program that will send stimulus-style rebate checks to qualifying senior homeowners, based on the city’s portion of their property tax bill.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • More than 250,000 families received a trial $250-per-child tax rebate in 2022.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The crowd reduction measures the city had touted in weeks prior were in full effect Saturday — restrictions on parking, heavy police presence and checkpoints.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • After beta blockers’ approval in 1976, reductions in hypertension and cardiac disease were equal across income levels — the medication bridged the gap that behavioral interventions couldn’t.
    Alison Sexton Ward, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Star Autism Center then used monthly cash kickback payments to parents who enrolled their children, contingent on the services that DHS authorized a child to receive.
    Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sexton admits the charitable component also makes the paycheck deduction slightly more palatable.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Smith and other Republicans are simultaneously trying to sell their past accomplishments, like the megabill’s tax deductions on tips.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For years, the city has calculated its compliance with that limit using a methodology that excludes certain abatements from the operating levy, relying largely on a crisis-era attorney general opinion addressing reserves for uncollectible taxes tied to debt service.
    Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026

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