kickbacks

noun

Definition of kickbacksnext
plural of kickback
1
as in backlashes

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2
as in rebates

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3
as in bribes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickbacks
  1. reactions
  2. responses
  3. incentives
  4. reductions
  5. deductions
Noun
  • Conduct thorough research to understand the implications, communicate clearly and transparently, and be prepared for diverse reactions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • First reactions out of Venice International Film Festival, meanwhile, were mixed, and the increasingly negative signs started to hint at a downturn to come.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reactions
Noun
  • These tools streamline workflows and provide immediate responses, improving user experience and allowing associates to concentrate on more complex problem-solving tasks.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That will all start this week as user reviews and responses come through for the latest AI updates.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of responses
Noun
  • Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company acknowledges the need for substantial additional project financing and government incentives to meet future obligations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • This decrease is due to reductions in normal operating costs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Professional fees decreased to $13,900 from $41,032, primarily due to reductions in audit and legal expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • That includes higher standard deductions, a lower top marginal tax rate, bigger child tax credits, lower estate taxes and certain deductions tailored for small businesses.
    Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Taxpayer eligibility to participate in the pilot was limited to taxpayers with certain types of income, credits, and deductions—taxpayers with relatively simple returns.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deductions
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