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
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The season of gift giving, Black Friday deals and holiday travel is almost upon us.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Her fiancé is worried that guests would feel uncomfortable giving gifts without seeing the vows, and the couple eventually reaches a compromise.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, nonprofits are cutting staff, seeking donations, and shifting focus, but private giving can’t fill the federal gap.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Are your connections supporting your growth, or pulling you into old patterns of over-giving?
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Most food banks rely on a combination of federal or state dollars, private giving and partnerships with businesses that donate leftover food.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Technology and giving can bridge generations Technology is also reshaping how families plan and communicate.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
With some parents and grandparents considering refinancing their homes, and others taking on debt to help adult children, the long-term sustainability of current giving patterns also is questionable, Malloy said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Diddy hugged all of his lawyers before giving a lengthy handshake to his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The lyrics express regret over never dating him, giving the song a nostalgic and bittersweet quality.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The video shows Combs playing with his children, mourning Kim Porter and giving motivational speeches at fundraisers in New York.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
The Hope Florida Foundation is designed to assist the state program by collecting donations and giving money to those churches and nonprofits.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Liam Berlien was credited with smothering the ball, giving his team a first down at the East Ridge 7-yard line.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
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With so many occasions throughout the year for gift giving, even the bravest shoppers can be daunted by picking a present that’s cool enough for a teenager.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The season of gift giving, Black Friday deals and holiday travel is almost upon us.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Her fiancé is worried that guests would feel uncomfortable giving gifts without seeing the vows, and the couple eventually reaches a compromise.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, nonprofits are cutting staff, seeking donations, and shifting focus, but private giving can’t fill the federal gap.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Are your connections supporting your growth, or pulling you into old patterns of over-giving?
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Most food banks rely on a combination of federal or state dollars, private giving and partnerships with businesses that donate leftover food.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Technology and giving can bridge generations Technology is also reshaping how families plan and communicate.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
With some parents and grandparents considering refinancing their homes, and others taking on debt to help adult children, the long-term sustainability of current giving patterns also is questionable, Malloy said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Diddy hugged all of his lawyers before giving a lengthy handshake to his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The lyrics express regret over never dating him, giving the song a nostalgic and bittersweet quality.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The video shows Combs playing with his children, mourning Kim Porter and giving motivational speeches at fundraisers in New York.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
The Hope Florida Foundation is designed to assist the state program by collecting donations and giving money to those churches and nonprofits.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Liam Berlien was credited with smothering the ball, giving his team a first down at the East Ridge 7-yard line.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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Post intact materials for free pick up in your neighborhood’s buy-sell-trade group or inquire about donating them to a charity such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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In honor of Kentucky’s state parks and natural wonders, New Era Whiskey Company is donating $3,000 to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hamas, in its response, reiterated its longstanding openness to handing power over to a politically independent Palestinian body.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tuchel called up Anderson for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, handing him his debut on September 6, in a 2-0 win over Andorra.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Researchers hope the EpiSwitch® CFS test could soon become a vital diagnostic tool in clinical settings, offering more personalized and effective care for patients.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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For a limited time, Shun is offering up to 40% off premier knives.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Those traditional systems are now collapsing alongside aquifers, and ancient settlements in Yazd in central Iran, Kerman in southeast Iran, and Khorasan in northeastern Iran have been abandoned as qanats dried up, aquifers caved in, and land subsided.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some of the homes now collapsing were once a few lots back from the beach, local residents told USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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One suggested paying for outside services, such as privatized tutoring.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fabrication costs and retail markups also mean buyers are generally paying above spot prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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A day later, Grande left a comment on the post, expressing her remorse for the interaction.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This frustration is clear among the public, with few expressing any optimism or excitement for the election when CNN spoke to them on the street earlier this week.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Michaels is devoting about 25% of space in its stores to this new venture while also launching a party concept.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Already, boards are devoting more time and attention to discussing the use of AI within their organizations, including more than 62% of directors who reported participating in full-board discussions about AI policies for their companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Catatumbo remains the epicenter, with more than 42,000 hectares of coca crops —the third-largest concentration in Colombia— yielding over 330 tons annually.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Max Kranick didn’t help behind him, yielding Danny Jansen’s go-ahead two-run homer.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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