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noun

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Verb
The current move has far exceeded the average such surge, implying room to give back plenty of ground before even the underlying trend would be threatened. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026 Programs like Mālama Hawai‘i offer a meaningful way to engage more responsibly, encouraging visitors to give back through volunteer efforts such as beach cleanups, native planting, and cultural preservation. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 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
Noun
  • The design shop, Thema, carries luxury leather goods, tableware, and the same designer furniture as your room—orders placed on-site come with a discount off your stay.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
  • As a result, after the game, Rozier and his co-conspirators negotiated a discount on his bribe, cutting it from $100,000 to about $70,000, the superseding indictment said.
    Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • His reciprocating cutting mechanism allowed grain to be harvested far faster than manual labor and became foundational to modern combine harvesters.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
  • Sunflowers reciprocate by providing shade for nasturtiums and extending their bloom time into fall.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • When a patient fills a prescription for a drug that carries a rebate, the pharmaceutical manufacturer remits an amount to the PBM, according to terms laid out in the contract.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Ross noted that Kalshi has waived fees for block trade transactions of 100,000 or more contracts executed, and a regulatory filing shows that the company will offer that rebate until September 1.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The reason for the decline is largely attributable to a dramatic reduction in pregnancies among teens and young women — in part due to more accessible contraception — coupled with economic instability from the Great Recession, Marquez said.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • Today, global trade governance is increasingly shaped by sustainability requirements, supply chain traceability, carbon reduction targets, compliance standards and digital transparency.
    Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Doctors who had little or no interaction with the patients were enlisted and were paid kickbacks to sign the phony prescriptions.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 18 May 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
  • That would seem largely due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing 115 charges case, with some fears a future points deduction could dramatically impact their season.
    Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • That means most plaintiffs must look for a way to claim a legal fee tax deduction.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Enhance La Jolla has authority to augment services provided by the city, including landscape maintenance, street and sidewalk cleaning, litter and graffiti abatement and additional trash collection.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
  • Clarify the installation of storm shutters, responsibilities for securing outdoor furniture, and protocols for rent abatement if the property is damaged.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026

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“Give back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20back. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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