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
  • Other Reddit users shared their thoughts and reactions to the discovery in the comments section.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The cold turkey approach potentially leads to severe reactions in their body.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of reactions
Noun
  • However, researchers should avoid relying solely on synthetic responses to reduce biased or misleading insights.
    Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Synthetic data, or synthetic responses, in market research refers to artificially generated data that mimics real-world information, allowing researchers to create diverse and representative datasets without relying on actual survey responses.
    Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of responses
Noun
  • After all, filing delays reflect governance frailty that can be overcome by aligning incentives, ending indifference and defanging incompetence.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This was about the worst way Smith could collect on the incentives, in other words.
    Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • Yet another reason for rate reductions.
    Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Should cannabis become legal on a federal level, Marte could access federal tax deductions for payroll and other business expenses, and expanded banking options with lower fees.
    Tom Huddleston Jr.,Eric Clark, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Work with tax advisors to create flexible strategies that can adapt to changes in corporate tax rates, deductions and compliance requirements.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of deductions
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