REBATE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

rebate

noun

Definition of rebate

as in discount

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as in refund

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Recent Examples of rebate The film received the location attraction tax rebate offered by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and administered by the Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO). — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 That California hasn’t voted a real tax rebate to keep production here is insane. — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 Propel Atlanta is partnering with the city of Atlanta to relaunch its e-bike rebate program. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Atlanta was among the first cities in the Southeast to launch an e-bike rebate program two years ago, said the ARC’s program coordinator Ben Kamber, who helps administer the project. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebate

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Noun

Both brands also offer their own home insurance policies and bundling discounts.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

Mallard kicked a portion of the refund monies back to the individuals who orchestrated the scheme, officials with the IRS said.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is treating new users to promo code FOXNEWS that provides a refund on your first losing wager, giving up to $1,500 in bonuses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of refund

Noun

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Yet their willingness to talk, listen, and imagine what had seemed impossible helped lay the groundwork for historic nuclear arms reductions.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

The 2026 fiscal year saw record sums for both receipts and outlays, according to a Treasury Department official.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The rebuttal is that much of this outlay has been wasteful, blown on poor recruitment choices while other areas badly in need of strengthening have been neglected.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of outlay

Noun

Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and claim an income tax deduction by donating private shares.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Investors tend to be OK with only a percentage of investment returned in the form of a tax credit and deductions and losses claimed on tax returns.

— Kim Jackson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

With the company expected to deploy tons of cash toward expanding Muse, investors will be closely watching its capital expenditure plans.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
But the attorney general said the expenditures have been worth it, salvaging billions in state funding that the administration had sought to claw back, and protecting the rights of the state and its residents.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of expenditure

Noun

Furthermore, using opioid abatement funds, the county has expanded youth and family support services, co-responder units and other harm-reduction services.

— Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money in Idaho specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of abatement

Noun

Schultz bought prize indemnity insurance, which covers the cost of contest and promotion prizes, and offered $50,000 to anyone who brought in a pumpkin that weighed 1,000 pounds or more.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
In reality, holdbacks are about risk allocation, indemnity or unresolved diligence items.

— Mike McIsaac CPA, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of indemnity

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