REIMBURSEMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reimbursement

noun

Definition of reimbursement

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of reimbursement The district had requested the money from its account in the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust, or CERBT, as reimbursement for retiree health expenses incurred during the 2025-26 fiscal year. — Chaewon Chung august 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Still, deductibles, reimbursement rates, exclusions, coverage limits and upfront payment requirements can all reduce that benefit. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Federal reimbursement for the hundreds of millions the state spent on Alcatraz is trickling in, DeSantis said. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The transfer, according to the filing, was first described as a reimbursement for startup expenses for the league, but it was later characterized as a loan owed by the entity, Ankeiste Limited, to the WPBL. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Systems leaders have found other ways to sidestep the traditional reimbursement models that seem increasingly unstable. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 Phoenix Union High School District, which participates in the federal Community Eligibility Provision reimbursement program, offers free meals at the majority of its 23 campuses without requiring an application from students or families. — Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Anderson said that in her opinion, if states sign onto the pledge and don’t comply with it, school districts could see a loss of reimbursement for compliant menus. — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition to the $100-million reimbursement program announced Monday, the office is seeking reimbursement for emergency services agencies that responded to the crisis as well as civil penalties related to the hazmat situation. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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repayment

Noun

Bottom line SoFi is a leader in the private student loan and refinancing space due to its competitive rates, repayment flexibility, and easy online application process.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Over time, that can turn a difficult repayment situation into one that no longer seems workable — at least not without a major change in strategy.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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