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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
a diorama about pioneer life at the museum that depicts the giving of beads for clothes
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as in donating
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in offering
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in collapsing
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in spending
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in expressing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in devoting
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in providing
to produce as revenue
a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner
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as in supplying
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in tendering
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Recent Examples of giving
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
But Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder, catapults to second on the True Net Worth list once charitable giving is factored in.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The same is true of gift-giving.
—Mark Bartholomew, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
But on her birthday, this moment of gift-giving gave me another insight.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The Ipswich community farm has a mission deeply rooted in growing and giving.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ditelberg said many clients accelerated their charitable giving last year before these new rules took effect.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Dana Bacardi, who has lived in Boulder for years and previously worked with Pesmen at There With Care, is now the fest’s associate director of individual giving, tasked with raising some $10 million to help pay for the upgrading of fest venues and equipment.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Bezos’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, has been on a major giving spree during the past five years, having donated an eye-popping $26 billion to thousands of organizations.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
In these moments, the group evidences a commitment to the music itself—not as a means of achieving notoriety, but as a way of giving a voice to their community.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Sheriff Susan Hutson became the face of the investigation, giving updates at news conferences and drawing scrutiny over the jail failures.
—Greg Hilburn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Opening the home-and-away semifinal series at BMO Stadium on Wednesday night, LAFC secured a late 2-1 victory over the two-time defending Liga MX champions, giving the MLS power a real shot of reaching its third Champions Cup final since 2020.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, Roethler is using his platform to promote small businesses in the metro, giving them the opportunity to tell their story, all while cleaning their windows for free.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Tyus Jones was the biggest surprise of Game 5, giving the Nuggets 14 minutes at backup point guard after having been out of the rotation pretty much his entire time in Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The bright wallpaper that Nataliia and Valerii had hung was sloughing off in layers, green giving way to roses.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
But Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder, catapults to second on the True Net Worth list once charitable giving is factored in.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The same is true of gift-giving.
—Mark Bartholomew, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
But on her birthday, this moment of gift-giving gave me another insight.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The Ipswich community farm has a mission deeply rooted in growing and giving.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ditelberg said many clients accelerated their charitable giving last year before these new rules took effect.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Dana Bacardi, who has lived in Boulder for years and previously worked with Pesmen at There With Care, is now the fest’s associate director of individual giving, tasked with raising some $10 million to help pay for the upgrading of fest venues and equipment.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Bezos’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, has been on a major giving spree during the past five years, having donated an eye-popping $26 billion to thousands of organizations.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
In these moments, the group evidences a commitment to the music itself—not as a means of achieving notoriety, but as a way of giving a voice to their community.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Sheriff Susan Hutson became the face of the investigation, giving updates at news conferences and drawing scrutiny over the jail failures.
—Greg Hilburn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Opening the home-and-away semifinal series at BMO Stadium on Wednesday night, LAFC secured a late 2-1 victory over the two-time defending Liga MX champions, giving the MLS power a real shot of reaching its third Champions Cup final since 2020.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, Roethler is using his platform to promote small businesses in the metro, giving them the opportunity to tell their story, all while cleaning their windows for free.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Tyus Jones was the biggest surprise of Game 5, giving the Nuggets 14 minutes at backup point guard after having been out of the rotation pretty much his entire time in Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
Adjective
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Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as persistent inflation worries and expectations of higher interest rates due to the impact of the Iran war weighed on the non-yielding metal.—
Ashitha Shivaprasad,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of higher interest rates as a result of the war could boost government bonds among investors, at the expense of non-yielding precious metals, market strategists told CNBC recently.—
Joseph Wilkins,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Casa de las Campanas is donating the cookies, while Albertsons is providing the water.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And Queen’s Table is donating over $511,500 to bridge.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In an interview with Beauty Inc published last September, the reality star spoke about eventually handing the reins to her daughter Stormi Webster, now 8, one day.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Viewers flooded the clip with reactions, and many were especially moved by the woman’s decision to cool the french fry down before handing it over to the dog.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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And naturally, Anthony Bourdain made his own pilgrimage, offering his approval like a secular blessing.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The United Bodegas of America is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After collapsing on their home floor in the second half of Game 5, the Celtics squandered another chance to close out the underdog Sixers on Thursday, losing 106-93 in Game 6 at Xfinity Mobile Arena to even the series at 3-3.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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In April, two studies noted the critical current is in danger of weakening or even collapsing due to climate change, which could impact the climate and weather for hundreds of millions of people.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 23-year-old, boxed out of the Yankees’ Opening Day roster despite spending the entire 2025 season in the majors, was called up from Triple-A on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since making their water landing, the three Americans and one Canadian who set out on the lunar journey have been busy, spending recent weeks reuniting with family, debriefing the mission and making media appearances – all while adapting to life back on Earth.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Annamalai has also criticized the AIADMK, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu since 2021 and the BJP’s key ally in the state, accusing it of corruption and expressing skepticism about the alliance.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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