rebate

noun

Definition of rebatenext
1
as in discount

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2
as in refund

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Recent Examples of rebate The country’s highly competitive tax rebate system is guaranteed by the state through the collection account operated by the National Film Institute. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 July 2026 The incentive offers film and series projects produced in Hungary a 30% rebate based on their expenditure spent in the country. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Those interested in getting the rebate on a Tesla will have to choose eligible sub-$50,000 versions of the Model 3 or Model Y, Electrek reports. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rebate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebate
  1. discount
  2. refund
  3. reduction
  4. outlay
  5. deduction
  6. expenditure
  7. abatement
  8. indemnity
Noun
  • Influencer marketing rates are escalating due to a negotiation ritual where brands consistently push for discounts.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Newsom said California received a 50% discount with the Anthropic partnership, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • The figures from this year's tax filing season show an overall increase in the average refund amount received and the total number of refunds given, as compared to the previous year's filing season.
    — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Candidates diverge on refund mechanics, data-center zoning and the future of the Truman Sports Complex after the Chiefs and Royals depart.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of refund
Noun
  • This strategic reduction highlights growing competition from open-weight models, compelling proprietary AI providers to lower costs.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The century-old Colorado River Compact says upper basin states cannot cause a reduction in the river's flow to the lower basin.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • The outlay has helped prop up the finances of small market teams that lost their regional sports network deals.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That kind of spend brings behemoth revenue expectations for the companies on the receiving end of the outlay, like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Alphabet.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
Definition of outlay
Noun
  • Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Per Le Monde, these initiatives were driven by a calculated desire to showcase his power, seize marketing opportunities, and declare tax deductions.
    — Devorah Lauter for ARTNews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • The Kremlin can cut more civilian expenditures from the national budget, too.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
  • The latest quarterly reports from AI hyperscalers show that their massive spending plans remain on track, with Amazon even raising its capital expenditure guidance.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of expenditure
Noun
  • Vehicle abatement officers began enforcing the new rules in June.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But until that kind of support comes, Broadway may well continue to see higher and higher capitalization costs, with little hope of abatement.
    — Katie North, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of abatement
Noun
  • After breaking the shackles of slavery, Haiti was forced to pay France an indemnity of 150 million francs in exchange for its recognition as a new nation.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Employees are asked to evaluate life insurance, disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity plans, and other voluntary benefits within a relatively short period of time.
    — Orla Nixon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of indemnity

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