reimburse
verb (used with object)
to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred.
has reimbursed
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present perfectof reimburse (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The monthly amount of stolen benefits the state has reimbursed residents plummeted from nearly $21 million in January 2024 to $4.3 million in July 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
For example, Chen said, Edison is deducting a homeowner’s full insurance coverage from the compensation amounts even if the insurer has reimbursed the family for only part of that amount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
Mr Bain's report said Jones had "identified a number of claims for journeys she had not made and has reimbursed" the Senedd "the amount she received".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2025
“I will note that Amy Wisner is not currently employed by the university, and the College of Business has reimbursed students for the cost of their subscription,” Mr. Bullion said.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2023
It consists, too, of the wages of builders and brick-makers, which he has reimbursed in the contract price of erecting his factory.
From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill
