REFINANCE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

refinance

verb

Definition of refinance

as in to finance

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defund

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Recent Examples of refinance Applications for loans to refinance existing mortgages also declined. — Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 In its simplest form, above-target inflation would erode the value of existing debt, allowing the government to repurchase or refinance at relatively cheaper rates. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 The decision to refinance, then, will be a personal one based on your financial circumstances, budget and interpretation of where mortgage interest rates could be heading in the near term. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Homebuyers who took out mortgages during that stretch may have expected rates to fall enough by now to refinance into cheaper loans. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refinance

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Since then, Qatar has been frustrated by allegations leveled by Israeli political leaders that its payments to Gaza had helped finance the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
LendingTree found that nearly one-third of Americans have used buy-now, pay-later to finance necessities like groceries, double the 14% who used the service two years ago.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of finance

Verb

Along with Williams, at least 14 other people, many of them friends and family of the escapees, were arrested and accused of aiding in the escape, including by providing food, cash, transport and shelter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Here, the fabric’s waterproofing is aided by a light water-repellent finish and thorough internal seam taping, a technical manufacturing process rarely attempted by factories outside of southeast Asia.

— Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of aid

Verb

Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Avoid emotional borrowing to fund a lifestyle, impress others, or pay for short-term experiences, said Klontz.

— Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of fund

Verb

Next, Wealthfront will underwrite the loan and likely complete an appraisal and title search.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Instead, the authors argue public money could have more leverage by underwriting risks that commercial markets currently will not.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwrite

Verb

Elijah Brown suffered an interception on the first play from scrimmage, but the Boilermakers were not able to capitalize, which was pretty much the story of the game.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Despite that, Indiana was able to drive the ball into Buckeye territory again, but the Hoosiers were unable to capitalize.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of capitalize

Verb

Instead, it’s comprised of five—Sani Beach, Sani Asterias, Porto Sani, Sani Dunes, and Sani Club—stretched out across a slip of sandy beach backed by pine forests on the northwestern Aegean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Son in turn brought in Hyundai Motor Company, which backed the film as its first investment in an independent feature, and Foster and Ahn made Choi an executive producer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of back

Verb

Related Stories Talerico has been getting plenty of support from country-singing Texans, as he was recently endorsed in a video by WIllie Nelson.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
For the same reason, Solano County Republicans chose not to endorse Steve Hilton, Reed said.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorse

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