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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
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Compulsive giving can erode authenticity in your bonds.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The annual community giving-back day continues to move around town.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
My darling wife and several of her siblings have a crazy pattern surrounding special-occasion gift giving.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The magnitude of Buffett’s wealth means his children will need to give away at least $15 billion a year, which would equal about 4% of annual charitable giving in America, according to data from Giving USA through 2024.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Over the past few decades, wealth and political power have concentrated sharply at the top, with the political giving of the 100 richest Americans surging more than 100-fold since 2000 and far outpacing the rising cost of campaigns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
The difference in giving was not due to a difference in awareness or salience.
—Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
The fear is that the lost incentive to give will prompt companies to pull back corporate giving, including eliminating corporate matches for employees.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
Affluence fuels demand A key driver of the surge in live events is the growing number of affluent households, which are giving consumers more disposable income to spend on experiences, industry experts said.
—Shreya Ghosal,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
His latest lesson was giving the finger to a worker at a Michigan auto plant who yelled at him for his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, thereby giving license to his minions to do the same in any conflict or disagreement.
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The mother snakes were released after giving birth, but the zoo kept the babies.
—Pepper St. Clair, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
This was an unexpected positive surprise – giving the company potential new sales of $5 billion to $10 billion, noted Seeking Alpha.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The sleeves of the look were also bunched up to the elbows, giving the piece an overall relaxed appeal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Jaquez was three for three from long range and credited Betts with giving her open looks.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
How Often To Clean Stainless Steel Sinks Stein recommends giving your sink a quick rinse and wipe down at the end of each day to prevent food buildup and water spots.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
The gift giving was renewed in 2023 as Gift of Love Day, Abigail Albert said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Compulsive giving can erode authenticity in your bonds.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The annual community giving-back day continues to move around town.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
My darling wife and several of her siblings have a crazy pattern surrounding special-occasion gift giving.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The magnitude of Buffett’s wealth means his children will need to give away at least $15 billion a year, which would equal about 4% of annual charitable giving in America, according to data from Giving USA through 2024.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Over the past few decades, wealth and political power have concentrated sharply at the top, with the political giving of the 100 richest Americans surging more than 100-fold since 2000 and far outpacing the rising cost of campaigns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
The difference in giving was not due to a difference in awareness or salience.
—Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
The fear is that the lost incentive to give will prompt companies to pull back corporate giving, including eliminating corporate matches for employees.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Clouser said giving a vitamin K injection at birth is a very common practice around the globe.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
Affluence fuels demand A key driver of the surge in live events is the growing number of affluent households, which are giving consumers more disposable income to spend on experiences, industry experts said.
—Shreya Ghosal,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
His latest lesson was giving the finger to a worker at a Michigan auto plant who yelled at him for his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, thereby giving license to his minions to do the same in any conflict or disagreement.
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The mother snakes were released after giving birth, but the zoo kept the babies.
—Pepper St. Clair, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
This was an unexpected positive surprise – giving the company potential new sales of $5 billion to $10 billion, noted Seeking Alpha.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The sleeves of the look were also bunched up to the elbows, giving the piece an overall relaxed appeal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Jaquez was three for three from long range and credited Betts with giving her open looks.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
How Often To Clean Stainless Steel Sinks Stein recommends giving your sink a quick rinse and wipe down at the end of each day to prevent food buildup and water spots.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
Adjective
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The prospect of lower interest rates also helps by reducing the opportunity costs of holding non-yielding assets like bullion.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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To taste one hot off the press, so to speak, is an experience not to be missed; the flavor is so complex, the mouthful so round, the texture so yielding.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to Schoen, donating your strollers and baby swings may work for smaller organizations (call first to confirm) but places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army can’t accept them.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Besides the Charity Chicken Wing Fest, The Store has helped the food bank by donating a pallet of turkeys for Thanksgiving, holding frequent food drives within the restaurant and sponsoring various activities of the nonprofit.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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An attack on Greenland would shatter NATO, handing a strategic victory to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as the world's most successful defensive alliance collapses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the 40th minute, Evan Vaden buried a header into the top left corner of the net off an excellent ball from Lucas Petersen, handing Mission Bay a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Iran claims to have restored order following the nationwide demonstrations that began spreading late last year over the country's collapsing currency and spiraling prices.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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The shooting intensifies a person, identified as Husien, emerges from the driver’s seat of the police vehicle and runs a few dozen yards away before collapsing.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Over the year, spending on net interest on debt reached $514 billion, surpassing that of national defense ($498 billion) and Medicare ($465 billion).—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Like others sentenced to death, Wilson is confined under strict conditions, spending the majority of his time in his cell with limited movement and restricted contact with the outside world.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Vandenberg intended to turn explosives into a tool of intimidation, and this verdict sends the message that attempts to substitute violence for expressing one’s opinion has no place in our communities and will be met with federal consequences.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Moon, an Annie Awards and BMI Film & TV Awards winner, incorporated his passions for music in family life, from expressing his daily observations in a sing-songy manner to playing the piano to entertain friends and family.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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