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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
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
But as wealth inequities simultaneously reach new extremes, the transfer has amplified questions about whether wealthy families are moving fast in their promises of impactful giving.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Here is a summary of the OBBB changes in charitable giving.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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.
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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
Corporate giving was responsible for around 7% of all charitable gifts made in 2025 – a record high.
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Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
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
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Victor Caratini was hit by a pitch with bases loaded in the first inning, giving the Twins an early 1-0 lead.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
The ship’s engine propels it when wind conditions are poor, giving the crew more control over its port schedule.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Griffin is giving Breakthrough Miami, an academic nonprofit featuring a peer-to-peer mentorship program for South Florida students, $2 million to help fund its programming.
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Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Depop brings roughly 7 million active buyers, nearly 90% of whom are under 35, giving eBay a fresh growth angle in one of the strongest areas of consumer resale.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
That includes giving a name that is not legally recognized by the state of Idaho.
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Hali Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Much of the infrastructure is built on-premises, giving Cisco greater control over cost and data.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Noun
Their giving has focused on health care.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
But as wealth inequities simultaneously reach new extremes, the transfer has amplified questions about whether wealthy families are moving fast in their promises of impactful giving.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Here is a summary of the OBBB changes in charitable giving.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Monikers is a party game that progresses from clue-giving to charades, perfect for inside jokes and big groups.
—
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
Corporate giving was responsible for around 7% of all charitable gifts made in 2025 – a record high.
—
Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
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
Verb
The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Victor Caratini was hit by a pitch with bases loaded in the first inning, giving the Twins an early 1-0 lead.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The ship’s engine propels it when wind conditions are poor, giving the crew more control over its port schedule.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Griffin is giving Breakthrough Miami, an academic nonprofit featuring a peer-to-peer mentorship program for South Florida students, $2 million to help fund its programming.
—
Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Depop brings roughly 7 million active buyers, nearly 90% of whom are under 35, giving eBay a fresh growth angle in one of the strongest areas of consumer resale.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
That includes giving a name that is not legally recognized by the state of Idaho.
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Hali Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Much of the infrastructure is built on-premises, giving Cisco greater control over cost and data.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 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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An unexpectedly hawkish Fed meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh last week boosted expectations for a year-end interest rate hike, further pressuring gold prices, as the prospect of higher interest rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding precious metal.
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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 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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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
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After Bezos’ ex-wife, noted philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, was praised for donating over $26 billion through her foundation, Yield Giving, Musk criticized her efforts.
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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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However, the high court also ruled against the president’s attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, offering the central bank more protection.
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Starlink announced that the company is offering free internet access to Movistar customers in La Guaria state, and is working to also provide service to Digitel and Movilnet customers as soon as possible.
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Everything is collapsing around them, but Richie has a plan.
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This process is collapsing the filmmaking process into fewer steps, Amazon Web Services’ General Manager of Media and Entertainment Samira Bakhtiar said in an interview.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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