reimburse
verb (used with object)
to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred.
reimbursed
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past participleof reimburse.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof reimburse.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
reimburseverb (used with object)to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred.
Example Sentences
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An exception is Medigap premiums, which can’t be reimbursed with HSA funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The residents will now be reimbursed the excess charges they have paid.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The city was awarded a $300,000 grant from the vehicle authority to cover most of the cost of its cameras in fiscal year 2026, none of which has been reimbursed, according to the agency’s records.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Tran’s insurer reimbursed her about $1,350, leaving her responsible for $250 of the bill, equal to her deductible.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
That woman Aileen had stolen most of the money from the concert tour, and there were still many people who needed to be paid and ticket holders who needed to be reimbursed.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
