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refund

[ri-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd] / rɪˈfʌnd, ˈri fʌnd, ˈri fʌnd /
NOUN
returned money
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allowance compensation discount kickback payment rebate reimbursement repayment restitution
STRONG
acquittance consolation discharge remuneration retribution return satisfaction settlement
WEAK
give-up giveback money back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
penalty
VERB
return money; rebate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjust compensate pay back recoup redeem reimburse relinquish remit repay
STRONG
balance indemnify recompense redress remunerate restore reward settle
WEAK
give back honor a claim make amends make good make repayment make up for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deprive forfeit hold keep lose penalize take

Example Sentences

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‘He didn’t seem very alert’: Our CPA said we owe the IRS $443, but we’re actually due a refund of $637.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

According to IRS data, the average tax refund jumped about 11% between 2024 and 2025, rising from an average of $3,116 to about $3,462.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Customers do not need to do anything to get their refund – the AA Driving School or BSM Driving School will write to individuals.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Rising energy costs, with gasoline up from $3 to over $4, present a headwind, potentially eroding tax refund gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

If I pay the whole amount before the due date, you will refund the unearned portion of the finance charge.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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