as in to reimburse
to make a return payment to
will refund you your money
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Recent Examples of refund
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The initial, emergency tariffs cost importers tens of billions of dollars, which the government now has to refund.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 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
Thursday’s ruling calls for the administration to cease collecting these tariffs from the plaintiffs and refund prior payments.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The initial, emergency tariffs cost importers tens of billions of dollars, which the government now has to refund.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 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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And by requiring the large companies sticking us with all this trash to pay a fee, New York City will be reimbursed around $266 million per year in trash collection and disposal costs.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Since 2008, Medicare has refused to reimburse hospitals for the additional cost of treating many infections that develop after admission.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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According to Coffey, the agency doesn't expect people impacted or businesses to receive credits or reimbursement, though some communities may explore local options.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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In the biennial budget passed last year, lawmakers had earmarked a $30 million increase in funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates in fiscal year 2027.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
16 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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Its spokesperson, Danielle Emerson, said the contract with the state clearly calls for repayment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The higher rates are set to take effect as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates several affordable student loan repayment plans and other relief options for borrowers who are financially struggling.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refund. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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