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as in used
being in the habit or custom
a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion
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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
she's given to exaggeration
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as in one
known but not named
candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously
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as in donated
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 handed
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 presented
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 collapsed
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 paid
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 expressed
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 devoted
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 provided
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in offered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in conveyed
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 given
Char Adams, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2022
In any given moment, Cameron threatens to consume anything and everything within a five-foot radius.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2024
Liberal education is about questioning givens, not reaffirming them.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This team is clearly talented and QB Jalon Daniels is having a special season, but sitting at 3-2 is a bit disappointing, especially given the wide-open nature of the Big 12 after Texas Tech.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In the Lanez trial, at any given moment, a follower might believe Lanez’s DNA was conclusively not found on the gun used during the shooting, or that Kylie Jenner kicked Megan out of her house — though there’s no evidence to support either idea.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2022
In any given moment, Cameron threatens to consume anything and everything within a five-foot radius.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
Noun
There are some givens in the B’s lineup, as long as there’s good health.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2024
Liberal education is about questioning givens, not reaffirming them.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Verb
The Tennessee native took the squad to the US this summer, where they were given a rude awakening.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This team is clearly talented and QB Jalon Daniels is having a special season, but sitting at 3-2 is a bit disappointing, especially given the wide-open nature of the Big 12 after Texas Tech.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given
Adjective
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Of course, not everyone wants a relationship, but according to surveys conducted by Tinder, the most-used dating app in the country, the majority of daters actually do.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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These older used cars may be cheaper for consumers, but maintenance costs more, Ganapathi said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Noun
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Most of us remain trapped in our own language bubble and cultural assumptions, and the publishing industry is no exception.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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The assumption is that viewers will bring their own answers to those questions — and that for myriad reasons, the series will be unwatchable for some audiences and a tough watch for everybody.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Democratic Majority for Israel ran $2 million worth of ads and direct mail to primary voters about Turner’s criticism of Joe Biden; an AIPAC affiliate donated $500,000 to Brown.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to large sums donated to campaign accounts, groups with a special interest in California policy can also provide gifts to lawmakers and fly them to conferences or to learn about policies of other countries.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney was handed his first Baggy Green and sent out to face Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of India’s attack.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Chase decided to repurpose an existing golf tournament presented by his workplace, the San Diego Financial Literacy Center, to honor Keri and raise awareness and funds to provide financial and educational assistance to help make screenings available to more people.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Allegations against Westwood, who presented shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra between 1994 and 2013, arose in 2022 following a joint investigation conducted by the BBC and the Guardian.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smith has completely collapsed.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last weekend, on this same stage at Forest Hills, singer-songwriter Lola Young collapsed during her set at All Things Go.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Given.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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