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as in rewarded
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in granted
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Recent Examples of awarded
Mesa Soto’s latest feature, Un Poeta, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 festival, where it was awarded the Jury Prize.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to having golfed with one another, the pair spent time together at the White House in 2019 when Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Comptroller’s records show Fort NYC Security is a subcontractor on two contracts worth nearly $34 million that the city awarded to Bhrags to manage shelters, according to local outlet the City.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2013.
—Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
SpaceX that year had been awarded three missions worth $280.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the company was awarded 135 million euros (approximately $156 million) in funding under the Netherlands’ Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to having golfed with one another, the pair spent time together at the White House in 2019 when Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Comptroller’s records show Fort NYC Security is a subcontractor on two contracts worth nearly $34 million that the city awarded to Bhrags to manage shelters, according to local outlet the City.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2013.
—Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
SpaceX that year had been awarded three missions worth $280.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the company was awarded 135 million euros (approximately $156 million) in funding under the Netherlands’ Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
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Johnson was good enough in the minors and in spring training to impress Angels management, and he was rewarded with a spot in the rotation.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Eurovision Song Contest Asia’s exclusive social partner is Zoop, which will introduce a fan participation platform that gives consumers the chance to engage with artists, join communities and be recognised and rewarded for their efforts.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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In at least three cases, a federal judge has granted summary judgment in favor of Abbott — ruling for the company before the lawsuits even reached trial.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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That same panel also granted a re-trial in Marta's case after Gaw argued that critical evidence was tossed out that could have affected the jury's decision, including allegations that Goodenbour was emotionally abusive in previous programs.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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The plaques, which were more than 100 years old, honored many people including ministers from the early 1800s and American Revolutionary soldiers.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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He has been conferred 30 honorary degrees, including from the University of New Haven in 1991 and 2010 and was an emeritus member of the University’s Board of Governors for nearly 30 years.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even when a majority of the workforce declined to participate, the outcome still conferred exclusive bargaining authority.—
Anastasios Kamoutsas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Awarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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