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
Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Rojas appeared in four postseason games in 2024 as the Dodgers marched to the World Series and defeated the New York Yankees, giving Rojas his first championship ring.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
People who work to develop those skills are less likely to quit at the first sign of trouble and more likely to have the confidence to bounce back from a failure or setback, giving themselves a better shot a succeeding in the future.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
From waitressing tables to giving sewing lessons, planning parties, working as a personal chef, and even distributing cigars at a strip club, James tried it all before scoring her breakout role as Ava Coleman.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Scores of influencers were on hand making content, posing in the library’s stacks and giving the clothes lots of social play.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Soon after the report, assistant coach Armond Hawkins was suspended for giving certain players’ family members sideline passes to the team’s games, which is against NCAA rules.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Jaxson Dart also credited his mom for giving him fashion advice.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 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
Verb
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
Adjective
Fields would find the end zone a third time at the beginning of the second quarter, giving the Eagles a commanding 19-0 advantage over Southwest.
—Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Rojas appeared in four postseason games in 2024 as the Dodgers marched to the World Series and defeated the New York Yankees, giving Rojas his first championship ring.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
People who work to develop those skills are less likely to quit at the first sign of trouble and more likely to have the confidence to bounce back from a failure or setback, giving themselves a better shot a succeeding in the future.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
From waitressing tables to giving sewing lessons, planning parties, working as a personal chef, and even distributing cigars at a strip club, James tried it all before scoring her breakout role as Ava Coleman.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Scores of influencers were on hand making content, posing in the library’s stacks and giving the clothes lots of social play.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Soon after the report, assistant coach Armond Hawkins was suspended for giving certain players’ family members sideline passes to the team’s games, which is against NCAA rules.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Jaxson Dart also credited his mom for giving him fashion advice.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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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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And the district has already committed to donating about 4 acres for a light rail stop that would serve the development and the nearby Bank of America Stadium.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The winner won’t be taking the £100,000 to the bank, but rather donating it to charity.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rubio writes a note before handing it to Trump during a roundtable meeting at the White House yesterday.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Senators may have a harder time getting aligned with House Republicans, who passed their bill without the China proposal, in hopes of handing President Donald Trump a negotiating tool.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
10 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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An ceasefire in the early days of the war, in November 2023, lasted just a week before collapsing.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Fumbles aside, Henry hasn’t looked washed, but a collapsing Ravens team has torpedoed his fantasy production.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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New Mexico’s defense was particularly effective in the first half, getting 10 tackles for loss and spending a lot of time in the Broncos’ backfield.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lanthimos noted that after spending six months shooting a film and six months editing, there was then another six months to spend on the promotional tour.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bessent was recently photographed looking at what appeared to be a text from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins expressing concern about the Argentina proposal.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Joe Maloney, a senior vice president, explained it to me — after expressing shock that kids use the apps.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 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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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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