as in to reimburse
to make a return payment to
will refund you your money
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Recent Examples of refund
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Overall, as much as $166 billion in tariff collections could eventually be refunded.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Christina Fan, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Instead, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
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Verb
The organization plans to refund any shuttle tickets if a strike is averted and the additional service is not required.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Overall, as much as $166 billion in tariff collections could eventually be refunded.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Noun
Fans who already purchased a shuttle ticket will receive a $60 refund.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Instead, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refund
Verb
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Medicare reimburses providers for Botox injections only in specific circumstances, such as for chronic migraines or excessive muscle contractions, and it must be considered medically necessary and typically only after other interventions haven’t worked, according to court records from the case.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Hollander talks about how the organization is planning on using such a huge gift, why the waiting lists for Meals on Wheels services keep getting longer, and the difficulties of simply getting volunteers reimbursed for their gas mileage.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, officers often opt to cut the lock, which they’re legally allowed to do without reimbursement, according to Harmon-Marshall.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The filing was a precursor to what will surely be a defense request for sanctions, which could range from financial reimbursement for their clients’ legal fees and potentially against the individual prosecutors in the case.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But after the Supreme Court ruling roughly two-thirds of this will have to be repaid, so the general effect on the federal finances will be relatively minor.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The country’s high court has acquitted the Colombian singer of tax fraud and ordered the treasury to repay the money to her, with interest.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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If the worker no longer works for the company, employers may need to recover the money another way, including through repayment agreements or lawsuits.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Unexpected expenses, income changes or higher living costs may require you to adjust your budget or repayment timeline.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refund. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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