as in to reimburse
to make a return payment to
will refund you your money
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Recent Examples of refund
Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
On top of the refund, Conway said customers can expect energy bills to cool with fall temperatures.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The ruling could force Washington to refund billions of dollars raised from the levies.
—Sean Conlon,john Melloy,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The process to get a refund could be thorny for some.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
On top of the refund, Conway said customers can expect energy bills to cool with fall temperatures.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Washington acknowledged the mistake and agreed to fix and to refund any excess import duties paid.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The ruling could force Washington to refund billions of dollars raised from the levies.
—Sean Conlon,john Melloy,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refund
Verb
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States’ restitution penalties are established to deter poaching, but also to ensure the wildlife agency is reimbursed for the loss of a poached trophy animal.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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Homeowners may be reimbursed for costs associated with flood damage now that federal relief has been approved, and the county will also be able to seek reimbursement for public damage.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The problem in the current system is that the provider’s services and the payment for those services are often on two very different timelines; despite having prior authorization, providers often do not receive reimbursement immediately after executing services.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As for the slow reimbursement rate, Edwards said the blame can be pointed in several directions.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Merdeka Gold will use bulk of the funds raised from the IPO to repay debt, while the rest will be used for working capital to support its operation.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The agency began issuing overpayment notices on April 25, 2025, and would start withholding 50% of the recipient's benefits after about 90 days (or approximately July 24, at the earliest), until the overpayment is repaid.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is a mismatch that risks prolonging underemployment for degree holders and even affecting earnings trajectories, graduate debt repayment and workforce planning across industries.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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More pressing problems, consumer advocates say Consumer advocates said the Education Department’s efforts could pull resources needed to address more pressing problems, including fixes for millions of borrowers who are unable to access affordable repayment options.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refund. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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