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
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Red Bull has always hailed its staffing strength in depth, but these slip-ups were costly and came a week on from a slow pit stop giving Norris the chance to attack at the Suzuka pit exit.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This includes giving him a $325 million signing bonus, which is ridiculous in itself.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Unless the paintings are lit in exactly the same way from every direction, one or more side flanks will be in shadow, giving the impression that the paint on that area is darker.
—Sarah K. Rich, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Red Bull has always hailed its staffing strength in depth, but these slip-ups were costly and came a week on from a slow pit stop giving Norris the chance to attack at the Suzuka pit exit.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This includes giving him a $325 million signing bonus, which is ridiculous in itself.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Unless the paintings are lit in exactly the same way from every direction, one or more side flanks will be in shadow, giving the impression that the paint on that area is darker.
—Sarah K. Rich, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
Verb
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Such is the peril of donating one’s bodies to science.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Pantry relies heavily on volunteers, with approximately 2,000 individuals donating their time annually to support the organization's mission.—
Nour Rahal,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Still mentoring and traveling with the team but handing coaching duties over to Darrell Corbett.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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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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Tariffs In the week ahead, investors will be buckled up and paying close attention to every twist and turn in the tariff story.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Real Madrid has avoided paying such substantial fees in recent years, instead acquiring key players like Kylian Mbappé on free transfers.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Season Two didn’t always help itself in that regard, devoting entire installments to Cold Harbor and to the origin of the severance process itself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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But was that context enough to justify devoting an entire episode — even a relatively compact 38-minute one — to it, this late in a season where the characters the audience is most invested in have now been in limbo for multiple chapters in a row?—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Automation grows like compound interest, starting small but yielding significant long-term returns.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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And Ross’s own refined lines, his powers of observation and ironclad resistance to cliché yielding perfect descriptions again and again.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Informed Decision-Making The use of technology broadens CRE teams’ knowledge base, providing detailed information for informed decisions across any geographic area or retail segment.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
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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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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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
Cite this Entry
“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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