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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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Buyers from resale platforms are then sent the tickets once they are sourced, or are typically given a refund if the order cannot be fulfilled.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Navy Federal members in California had a 22% increase in refund amounts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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

The $3,462 average individual refund, up over 11%, is driving a 4.3% rise in card spending and debt reduction.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

So after browsing, I cancelled my membership, thankfully still on trial, got a refund, and will be walking around blindly in the grocery store instead.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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