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noun

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Verb
Harry told the outlet that the Invictus Games blended his desire to give back to veterans with his love of sports. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 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
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
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
  • Most of those programs score applications on a rubric; if a church directly contributes land, or offers a discount, projects earn higher scores, Woodward said.
    Mark Dee June 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026
  • But the discounts aren't the full story because the RAM crisis already forced Galaxy Z Fold 7 prices upwards.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • On Tuesday, the city announced a new rebate program offering up to $2,500 for green energy job training.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Making a higher down payment (an automaker’s cash rebate can come in handy here) can sometimes trigger a notch lower interest rate by incrementally reducing the outstanding balance, and in turn the lender’s financial risk.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Admission to the kickback is free, and online registration is available.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • More recently, Flynn criticized Councilor Sharon Durkan for suggesting last month that pulling back Council raises would lead to more corruption on the body like the recent federal bust of ex-Councilor Fernandes Anderson for a $7,000 kickback scheme.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Topline The Powerball jackpot rose to $348 million—the third biggest lottery prize of 2026 so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although a winner would take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, the federal standard deduction shields single filers and married couples with $15,750 and $31,500, respectively.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Carlsbad’s two representatives on the county’s nine-member Palomar Airport Advisory Committee reported on their work with a subcommittee that reviewed the county’s voluntary noise abatement program, or VNAP, for pilots using the airport.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
  • The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

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“Give back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20back. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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