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retroactive

[re-troh-ak-tiv] / ˌrɛ troʊˈæk tɪv /


ADJECTIVE
retrospective
Synonyms


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And when you do reach out to the agency, ask about retroactive benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Roberts didn’t rule out a retroactive move to the injury list, though the team feels good about him avoiding it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

They agreed to a retroactive 9.5% wage increase in the first three years of the four-year contract, but disagreed over the size of the raise in the final year of the contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The state was the first in the nation to pass legislation allowing such retroactive cancellations.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“That suit is so beautiful. It’s so retroactive. It’s so retroactive that it’s radioactive!”

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie




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