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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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2
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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3
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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5
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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6
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
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Corporate giving was up only half a percent.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
And this act of giving extends to other healthcare facilities that helped Robin and Kay along the difficult path.
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Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Then in its 2010 Citizens United decision the Supreme Court held that corporations were persons whose political giving was protected by the First Amendment.
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Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Use social platforms, invite feedback and offer ways to engage beyond giving, making support feel immediate, transparent and personal.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Harper’s argument resonates with all of us who work in private giving.
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The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
That kind of gift-giving is supposed to be equal.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The company's political giving has also moved sharply right.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The right questions can turn that reflection into action, giving CEOs a clearer sense of where to adjust before the year gets away from them.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
And honestly, if not, fútbol still has a way of giving you exactly the experience you were meant to have.
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Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The YouTube livestream broke down the latest Emmy predictions, awards buzz and potential voter favorites amid Emmy nominations voting June 11-22, while also giving viewers the chance to ask their most pressing questions via Instagram and a live chat box.
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Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
Monikers is a party game that progresses from clue-giving to charades, perfect for inside jokes and big groups.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Corporate giving was up only half a percent.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
And this act of giving extends to other healthcare facilities that helped Robin and Kay along the difficult path.
—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Then in its 2010 Citizens United decision the Supreme Court held that corporations were persons whose political giving was protected by the First Amendment.
—
Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Use social platforms, invite feedback and offer ways to engage beyond giving, making support feel immediate, transparent and personal.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Harper’s argument resonates with all of us who work in private giving.
—
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
That kind of gift-giving is supposed to be equal.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The company's political giving has also moved sharply right.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The right questions can turn that reflection into action, giving CEOs a clearer sense of where to adjust before the year gets away from them.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
And honestly, if not, fútbol still has a way of giving you exactly the experience you were meant to have.
—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The YouTube livestream broke down the latest Emmy predictions, awards buzz and potential voter favorites amid Emmy nominations voting June 11-22, while also giving viewers the chance to ask their most pressing questions via Instagram and a live chat box.
—
Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.
—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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The company operates 15 safari properties in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe, with safari experiences built around bespoke, caring, meaningful and considerate values.
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For generations, neighborhoods had park programs, church leagues, YMCAs, summer jobs, youth clubs and local hangouts where teenagers could spend time under the watchful eyes of caring adults.
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Interest rates remain relatively high, and real yields have risen in recent years, giving investors an attractive alternative to non-yielding assets like silver.
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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.
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.
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AbbVie volunteers at Evelyn Alexander Elementary were among hundreds in Lake County and thousands around the world donating their time Wednesday as part of the company’s annual Week of Possibilities.
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Research sold prices rather than listing prices to see what buyers actually pay, and pause before donating anything that looks rare or unusual.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
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Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
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The finding lands in a labor market that has cooled without collapsing.
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At one point, collapsing from sheer exhaustion.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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