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Definition of refundsnext
present tense third-person singular of refund

refunds

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noun

plural of refund

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Recent Examples of refunds
Verb
Baggage delay refunds If a bag is delayed for more than 12 hours (or 15-30 hours for international flights), travelers are eligible for refunds on bag fees. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026 The letter also detailed credits and refunds passengers would receive. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Synchrony refunds up to $5 per statement cycle in domestic ATM fees. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026 Amazon cancels and refunds orders if they aren't picked up within five calendar days. Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 The lovely customer service representative refunds me $210 in overdraft fees. R29 Team, Refinery29, 8 Sep. 2025 Passenger advocates say the airline risks losing loyal customers to competitors such as Alaska Airlines, which still refunds extra seats in some cases. Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Wes Harrell, a broker and head of a trading group at capital markets firm Seaport Global, told Fortune that in these instances, the loan-to-value ratio of potential refunds used as collateral might be about 50%, meaning a $10 million refund claim would only be worth $5 million as a loan. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026 Organizers said guests who purchased VIP concert upgrades for Sunday will receive refunds and will be contacted directly with additional details about the refund process. Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refunds
Verb
  • When a library loans out materials to non-residents, the state library then reimburses it 14 cents per transaction.
    Nicole Caruso, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Then when the state gives that money back to those same entities to pay for Medi-Cal services, the federal government reimburses the state for 50% or more of those payments.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The bond also has a maturity date, which is when the issuer repays the principal.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • What to know about Social Security repayments Those who have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration and haven't begun the repayment process may have noticed their monthly benefits shrinking.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Yet farmers have been hesitant to switch to regenerative farming techniques that, among other adjustments, include putting a stop to over-tilling, which can cause damage to soil structure.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • These small adjustments can significantly improve a child’s comfort, confidence and academic participation.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Refunds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refunds. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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