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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
Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.
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David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
During the same meeting, commissioners also approved two additional purchases tied to the department’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems program, as part of a separate federal grant awarded a few months ago.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But there’s also been pushback on the credit, which has been awarded to already high-grossing shows including The Lion King, Wicked and The Music Man, in addition to shows in need.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
One of the largest Alligator Alcatraz contracts was awarded to Critical Response Strategies, a disaster-relief company formed in 2021 and based in Jacksonville.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The biggest breakthroughs came during a 2023 expedition supported by a National Geographic grant awarded to Hesham Sallam.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The group soared late last month after the Commerce Department awarded $2 billion in grants to quantum computing companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2026
After the meeting, Nebraska’s health department was awarded a large grant from the CDC, and CyncHealth in turn got millions of dollars from the state.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 May 2026
David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
During the same meeting, commissioners also approved two additional purchases tied to the department’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems program, as part of a separate federal grant awarded a few months ago.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But there’s also been pushback on the credit, which has been awarded to already high-grossing shows including The Lion King, Wicked and The Music Man, in addition to shows in need.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
One of the largest Alligator Alcatraz contracts was awarded to Critical Response Strategies, a disaster-relief company formed in 2021 and based in Jacksonville.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The biggest breakthroughs came during a 2023 expedition supported by a National Geographic grant awarded to Hesham Sallam.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The group soared late last month after the Commerce Department awarded $2 billion in grants to quantum computing companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2026
After the meeting, Nebraska’s health department was awarded a large grant from the CDC, and CyncHealth in turn got millions of dollars from the state.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
Verb
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Over-apologizing often stems from social conditioning around agreeableness, humility and conflict avoidance — traits women are still rewarded for socially, even when they’re penalized professionally.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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In some cases, like in sports media, anti-White bigotry was often rewarded.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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After years of lobbying, cajoling – virtually pleading – state lawmakers back in 2024 finally granted the state Lottery an online presence.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That helps explain why he was so touched to be honored with the statue that will forever stand outside Toni Stone Stadium.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Adams often conferred there with Samuel Adams or one of the other delegates, strolling under the trees, passing cannonballs piled up in preparation for a possible British attack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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As Gage was warming up, Stammen and his coaches conferred.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Awarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarded. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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