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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Greater Goods is a partnership with Christ Community Church in Lemont and developed as a way to give back to the community. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 For those seeking a solemn moment of reflection or a way to give back, here’s a guide to area events commemorating 9/11’s 25th anniversary, running from Wednesday through the weekend. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Noun

But Democrats note Senate Republicans never released that giveback proposal in the context of a full budget. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 And just as its giveback has expanded beyond Colorado, so too has the reach of its membership. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give back

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back

Verb

Unfortunately, the Dolphins’ offense could not reciprocate due to some offensive line issues and poor execution.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Mullally reciprocated, but, in her signature dry humor, proceeded to kick him out of her car.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of reciprocate

Noun

TGJones is also offering a 50 percent discount on the book (discounts like these often occur during the first few days to boost sales).

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026
Large hospitals and contract pharmacies have increasingly abused the program to capture substantial financial margins, often failing to pass critical drug discounts directly to the patients who need them most.

— Christina Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

That California hasn’t voted a real tax rebate to keep production here is insane.

— Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Thanks to an almighty production boom in the region, powered by a whopping 60 percent tax rebate (increasing to 70 percent for projects shot in the Basque language, Euskera), the Basque Country’s film and TV output has never looked so healthy.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebate

Noun

The successor stadium is significantly larger—by over a half-a-million square feet—than what existed before while accommodating only 35,000 fans, a 26% reduction from the old stadium and, by far, the smallest capacity in the Big Ten.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
According to a district webpage, the bulk of the reduction plan will be implemented this school year.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

Davenport the authorized the school to pay the invoices and in return would receive a kickback, according to the news release.

— Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2026
In 2018, former Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders was sentenced to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a kickback scheme.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of kickback

Noun

In this example, there wouldn’t be any deduction if charitable gifts are less than the $2,000 floor.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Republicans are hoping that voters will reward them for the tax cuts in their domestic policy megabill, like deductions for overtime and tips.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

For instance, my company partnered with a chemical manufacturer to develop a voluntary N2O abatement project.

— Bill Flederbach, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
In addition to tying up first responders, data center fires are costly affairs for taxpayers, as property tax abatements mean nearby residents — not data center owners — can be the ones fronting the bill whenever the fire company gets a call.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

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