as in reimbursing
to make a return payment to
will refund you your money
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Recent Examples of refunding
Retailers, for their part, argue that the administrative burden and reverse logistics of identifying and refunding millions of individual microtransactions make consumer rebates an impossible challenge.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
The proceeds were earmarked for refunding older debt, renovations at Mineral Springs Park and a dehumidification upgrade at its ice arena, according to bond documents.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Although DeSantis and state officials initially called the money a charitable contribution from Centene separate from what the company owed, the state ultimately treated all of it as taxpayer dollars, refunding the federal government its share of the money according to federal rules.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
While that system remains under development, the judge's prior order that CPB begin refunding the tariffs with interest remains suspended.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The meeting spurred the writing of a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding that federal agencies begin the process of refunding tariff payments to New Yorkers.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition, Kalshi is refunding fees related to the market and reimbursing anyone who purchased shares after Khamenei’s death.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Management set a Friday deadline for staff union to accept a final offer, warning cancellation would require refunding sponsorship sales and ticket revenue.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The Customs and Border Protection agency also has a process in place for refunding duties when importers can prove an error.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
The proceeds were earmarked for refunding older debt, renovations at Mineral Springs Park and a dehumidification upgrade at its ice arena, according to bond documents.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Although DeSantis and state officials initially called the money a charitable contribution from Centene separate from what the company owed, the state ultimately treated all of it as taxpayer dollars, refunding the federal government its share of the money according to federal rules.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
While that system remains under development, the judge's prior order that CPB begin refunding the tariffs with interest remains suspended.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The meeting spurred the writing of a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding that federal agencies begin the process of refunding tariff payments to New Yorkers.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition, Kalshi is refunding fees related to the market and reimbursing anyone who purchased shares after Khamenei’s death.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Management set a Friday deadline for staff union to accept a final offer, warning cancellation would require refunding sponsorship sales and ticket revenue.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The Customs and Border Protection agency also has a process in place for refunding duties when importers can prove an error.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refunding
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The Justice Department is not expected to consider reimbursing Meadows for fees incurred in the Georgia case until the state makes a determination.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would also prohibit the district from reimbursing companies for alcohol purchases, entertainment and personal expenses, travel upgrades, tolls and parking.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Officials say Frost did not disclose to investors that multiple borrowers had defaulted on repaying the loans, and, in at least one case, continued to provide financing to a defaulted company.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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That will place a big responsibility on the shoulders of record signing Alexander Isak to finally start repaying that £125million fee as the focus turns to trying to secure Champions League qualification in the six remaining Premier League matches.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Refunding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refunding. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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