refunded; refunding; refunds
1
: to give or put back
2
: to return (money) in restitution, repayment, or balancing of accounts
Synonyms
Examples of refund in a Sentence
Noun
No refunds or exchanges are allowed.
Recent Examples on the Web
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
If a recount in the CD16 race leads to a change in the election result, will the person who requested the recount be refunded?
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The restaurant offers a $25 reservation hold which will be refunded when guests arrive.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Any extra payments the Department of Education uncovers will be refunded, too.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
After tumultuous 2024, Phoenix Open to refund tickets after 2,500 fans asked Phoenix has new water rules, and penalties, for businesses using 250K-plus gallons a day
Voters can also use the 24-hour ballot drop box at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center, 510 S. 3rd Ave., Phoenix.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
The manufacturer will refund all your money with no questions asked.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The total amount refunded through March 1 was nearly $115.5 billion, down 9.3% from a year ago.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
Much of that money eventually was refunded to donors, but as The New York Times pointed out, the cash essentially became an interest-free loan at a time when the Trump campaign was struggling.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2024
In theory, passengers are already entitled to such refunds, but in practice airlines don't always provide them, Buttigieg noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The final regulations released Wednesday outline the circumstances where passengers are entitled to refunds for all travel to, from and within the US.
—Allyson Versprille, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
The website says refunds for those who registered for this year’s tour will be automatically processed within 60 days of submission through EnMotive, an event registration website.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Recently platforms have begun allowing consumers to request refunds on items over issues including shipping delays or service quality, without even having to return them.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 17 Apr. 2024
But here goes, anyway: The Internal Revenue Service has issued nearly 66.8 million income tax refunds through April 5.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
These credits can directly lower your tax bill and trigger bigger refunds.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Allow time for the refund check to reach your bank account or mailbox.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
All tickets will be refunded and the tour will be rescheduled for a later time.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
If a recount in the CD16 race leads to a change in the election result, will the person who requested the recount be refunded?
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The restaurant offers a $25 reservation hold which will be refunded when guests arrive.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Any extra payments the Department of Education uncovers will be refunded, too.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
After tumultuous 2024, Phoenix Open to refund tickets after 2,500 fans asked Phoenix has new water rules, and penalties, for businesses using 250K-plus gallons a day
Voters can also use the 24-hour ballot drop box at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center, 510 S. 3rd Ave., Phoenix.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
The manufacturer will refund all your money with no questions asked.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The total amount refunded through March 1 was nearly $115.5 billion, down 9.3% from a year ago.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
Much of that money eventually was refunded to donors, but as The New York Times pointed out, the cash essentially became an interest-free loan at a time when the Trump campaign was struggling.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
In another win for travelers, the DOT has spelled out how refunds must be issued.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2024
In theory, passengers are already entitled to such refunds, but in practice airlines don't always provide them, Buttigieg noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The final regulations released Wednesday outline the circumstances where passengers are entitled to refunds for all travel to, from and within the US.
—Allyson Versprille, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
The website says refunds for those who registered for this year’s tour will be automatically processed within 60 days of submission through EnMotive, an event registration website.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Recently platforms have begun allowing consumers to request refunds on items over issues including shipping delays or service quality, without even having to return them.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 17 Apr. 2024
But here goes, anyway: The Internal Revenue Service has issued nearly 66.8 million income tax refunds through April 5.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
These credits can directly lower your tax bill and trigger bigger refunds.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Allow time for the refund check to reach your bank account or mailbox.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refund. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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refund
2 of 3 noun
re·fund
ˈrē-ˌfənd 
1
: the act of refunding
2
: an amount of money refunded
refund
3 of 3 verb
re·fund
(ˈ)rē-ˈfənd
: to fund a debt again
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