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as in yielding
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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
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The judge held off making any final rulings on the issue, giving the attorneys a chance to confer among themselves and make alternate proposals.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
About 110 flights scheduled to leave from Baltimore's Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, giving the airport the second-highest number of outbound cancellations.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Coalition talks between three mainstream parties failed, giving the far-right Freedom of Austria Party a realistic chance of leading the next government.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There are far too many times when Duren is either out of place (usually drop coverage in pick-and-roll situations) or simply not giving enough effort defensively.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The judge held off making any final rulings on the issue, giving the attorneys a chance to confer among themselves and make alternate proposals.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
About 110 flights scheduled to leave from Baltimore's Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, giving the airport the second-highest number of outbound cancellations.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Coalition talks between three mainstream parties failed, giving the far-right Freedom of Austria Party a realistic chance of leading the next government.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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These prices tend to reflect the higher yielding asking price versus the lower yielding bid price.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Net interest income for the quarter was $72.2 million, compared to $62.2 million in the previous year, driven by growth in higher yielding loans, primarily from CCBX.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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By raising funds or donating resources, cannabis companies can help provide legal aid, job training, or even medical support for those who rely on cannabis for health reasons.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Pull out everything in your closet, dressers, and nightstands, discarding or donating whatever hasn't been used, doesn't fit, or is simply creating clutter in a space that's supposed to bring calm.Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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But the Packers drafted him in the first round and gave him a few years to sit behind Aaron Rodgers before handing Love the keys.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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There are also plenty of trade possibilities should the Twins decide to avoid handing the job to Miranda.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse On March 26, a container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing the bridge and killing six construction workers who were filling potholes on the span.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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This pre-dates the casual fashions that would take hold during the 1960s, eventually collapsing traditional dressiness by the 1970s, making Sumbariners and GMT Masters the thing to wear.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The price Xi’s China is paying is deflation.William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The former president embarked on a new phase of his career in public service, devoting his days to peacemaking and humanitarian efforts.Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Unless the Heat moved off either of them in a separate deal—or as part of a bigger three-team trade—they'd be devoting more than $100 million to three somewhat duplicative guards.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Banks, property owners and other private companies often have their own additional restrictions on employing, renting housing to or providing services to those with criminal records.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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It was developed to address the need for a unified framework for transmitting electronic invoices to public authorities across the European Union.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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