giving 1 of 3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

giving

2 of 3

verb

present participle of give
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
as in providing
to produce as revenue a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner

Synonyms & Similar Words

9
10
11

giving

3 of 3

adjective

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of giving
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
Verb
  • 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
  • The winner won’t be taking the £100,000 to the bank, but rather donating it to charity.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • For a limited time, Shun is offering up to 40% off premier knives.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • An ceasefire in the early days of the war, in November 2023, lasted just a week before collapsing.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • One suggested paying for outside services, such as privatized tutoring.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Fabrication costs and retail markups also mean buyers are generally paying above spot prices.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • A day later, Grande left a comment on the post, expressing her remorse for the interaction.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • In fact, those reforms, though still in their early stages, were yielding impressive results.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on giving

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!