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as in donates
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in accommodates
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestows
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
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Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Every year the Pre-Grammy Gala bestows an Industry Icons honor, with Republic Records’ sibling duo of Monte and Avery Lipman accepting the award with help from Grainge and a pre-recorded video from Jimmy Fallon (whose 2024 Christmas album came out on the label).
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
That the country which bestows Nobel Prizes should play this parlor game is no surprise.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Dating back to 2006, the competition involves a golden gift bag that's given by Rebecca's parents to one of their four kids and bestows the honor of becoming the favorite child that year.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Every year the Pre-Grammy Gala bestows an Industry Icons honor, with Republic Records’ sibling duo of Monte and Avery Lipman accepting the award with help from Grainge and a pre-recorded video from Jimmy Fallon (whose 2024 Christmas album came out on the label).
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
That the country which bestows Nobel Prizes should play this parlor game is no surprise.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Dating back to 2006, the competition involves a golden gift bag that's given by Rebecca's parents to one of their four kids and bestows the honor of becoming the favorite child that year.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
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Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa accommodates guests with disabilities and offers ADA-compliant and mobility- and hearing-accessible guest room types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, much of the institute’s money flows through the state’s Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, which houses the Library of North Carolina.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unless an author volunteers the exact amount, only the people involved in the deal will know how much that was.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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McClellan, who measured 6-3 7/8 and 313 pounds at his pro day, provides the imposing presence over center that the Packers lacked.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trost provides similar depth for the Rams on the offensive line.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The indictment presents Sheinbaum with one of her biggest challenges yet.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over time, this kind of structure often contributes to anxiety and low mood, especially when independence begins to shrink.—
Ana Jarzin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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One way apparel consumers can do just that is by eschewing apparel which contributes to microplastic pollution and instead embrace clothing made with natural fibers like cotton.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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