REBATE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

rebate

noun

Definition of rebate

as in discount

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as in refund

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Recent Examples of rebate Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new EV rebate into law for residents of the Golden State. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 For that, Oklahoma can thank its generous stackable tax incentive system, which allows jurisdictions to provide their own incentives on top of the state’s 20 percent base rebate. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Sales of EVs so far this year are down at least 20% from the first half of 2025, according to Cox, a direct result of the end of the federal rebate last September. — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Qualifying Californians could receive a $3,500 discount under the state's instant rebate program, Keith Laing and James Ward report. — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebate

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Noun

That could also play a part in memory longevity, which for those buying expensive sticks—even at slight CXMT discounts—is something well worth considering.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
For some of those customers, free line promotions were not reflected correctly following migration due to a delay in applying promotional discounts.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of discount

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

The All-America survey finds that 60% of those with incomes below $30,000 are reducing their outlays for essentials, compared with just 35% of those with incomes above $100,000.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The outlay is considerable for a player of his age, whose truly best years may well be behind him.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of outlay

Noun

Everton finished four points above Burnley to retain their Premier League status and ultimately received a six-point deduction for the 2021-22 breach in 2023-24.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Unlike some tax rebates and credits, the medical expense deduction doesn't have a minimum or maximum income limit.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

Newcastle’s expenditure is believed to have reached around 75 per cent across 2025, accounting for €3m of their fine.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The social media giant plans to spend between $125 billion and $145 billion in capital expenditures this year, largely to support that infrastructure buildout, Meta said in its most recent earnings report.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of expenditure

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

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