refinance

verb

Definition of refinancenext
as in to finance

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Recent Examples of refinance The funds would be used partly to refinance existing debt, with the equity component directed towards buying out some limited partners. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Last year, rates were just 17 basis points higher, so there is not a lot of incentive for most borrowers to refinance. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 July 2026 In that zone, markets don’t wait for the last dollar of capacity to be used up before demanding higher interest rates—or refusing to refinance government debt at all. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Proceeds from the sale will refinance outstanding debt, among other uses, the person said. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for refinance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinance
  1. finance
  2. aid
  3. fund
  4. underwrite
  5. sponsor
  6. capitalize
  7. back
  8. endorse
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  • Meta is looking to finance its $12 billion Texas data center with pricing expected to be finalized early next week, according to a source familiar with the talks, who asked not to be named in order to discuss the company’s plans.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Abbott’s office says the tax credits will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 70 rental properties, and offer reduced rent.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of finance
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  • One organization that has aided in her journey is the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, a Georgia nonprofit that supports students in need.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Investigators are looking for information that could aid in an investigation into her death.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of aid
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  • Trial testimony indicated clients transferred upwards of $2 million to Engle, expecting the money to remain in those accounts until their loans were funded.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • None of the money was ever returned to the customers, and Engle provided them with false excuses as to why the loans hadn’t been funded, federal attorneys said.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
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  • Google Arts & Culture has underwritten artist residencies at the museum.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • The challenge is that uncertainty itself can't be underwritten—only its potential impact can.
    — Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of underwrite
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  • Some start side hustles out of their dorm room, convince their company to sponsor an advanced degree or apply to hundreds of scholarships.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • One of the holdups is due to final negotiations with a new partner expected to sponsor the Clash.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of sponsor
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  • Ospreay intervened, preventing Moxley's attack, allowing the Young Bucks to capitalize with a BTE Trigger and a superkick party on Moxley for the victory, highlighting the Death Riders' fractured dynamic.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Mets had runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of the inning, and couldn’t capitalize.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of capitalize
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  • Venus enters Libra on August 6, which is somewhat good news for those of you who like your trips aesthetic, artsy, backed by a good soundtrack, and peppered with buzzy restaurants.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Beutner wrote Proposition 28 and also backed the campaign financially with his personal wealth.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of back
Verb
  • Miller is endorsed by Jackson County Executive Phil Levota, according to Ballotpedia, an online encyclopedia of elections.
    — Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The bill has been endorsed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of endorse

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