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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
Despite the sloppiness, Rafaela was awarded an RBI single.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.
—AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The program had been awarded $119,900 for at least the last three years before the roughly 50% reduction for 2026-27, which left it with $59,055.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Families with any income can apply for the tax credits, and not all families may be awarded the maximum amounts of $5,000 or $7,500.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
The first auction round, in September, successfully awarded 10 GWh.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
His work has been awarded the Griffin Poetry Prize, CLMP Awards in Poetry and Nonfiction, The Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism, and the Minnesota Book Award.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Argentina earned $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, an increase from the $38 million awarded to France for winning the 2018 tournament in Russia.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Kiara was awarded a master’s degree in digital media management from USC in May 2025 and opened a boutique marketing agency.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.
—AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The program had been awarded $119,900 for at least the last three years before the roughly 50% reduction for 2026-27, which left it with $59,055.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Families with any income can apply for the tax credits, and not all families may be awarded the maximum amounts of $5,000 or $7,500.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
The first auction round, in September, successfully awarded 10 GWh.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
His work has been awarded the Griffin Poetry Prize, CLMP Awards in Poetry and Nonfiction, The Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism, and the Minnesota Book Award.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Argentina earned $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, an increase from the $38 million awarded to France for winning the 2018 tournament in Russia.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Kiara was awarded a master’s degree in digital media management from USC in May 2025 and opened a boutique marketing agency.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
Verb
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After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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On the other hand, Alabama and the other early adopters will be rewarded accordingly.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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In the end, Daniel was granted custody, with Broderick getting visitation rights.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Magyar granted the filmmakers, a husband-and-wife team named Tamás Yvan Topolánszky and Claudia Sümeghy, extensive access to his campaign.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Amid his team’s ongoing playoff success, former Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been honored with the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for April.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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At that time, Jennifer will also be honored with an American Spirit Award from the National World War II Museum.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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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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Passing does not make someone an ordained rabbi; ordination is conferred through private rabbis and schools, and most Orthodox communities do not recognize female rabbis.—
Michal Raucher,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Awarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarded. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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