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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
The shots were awarded after a flagrant-one foul call on the Jayhawks, so the Aztecs got the ball right after that.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
While the $6 million in damages a jury in Los Angeles awarded to the 20-year-old plaintiff — which the companies vowed to appeal — will barely register on their balance sheets, the impact of the verdict will likely be more damaging and harder to quantify.
—Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg, 26 Mar. 2026
The guest lucky enough to find the Golden Egg will be awarded a complimentary party at Kings, including space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Horford was later awarded the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez, and Mella in the degree of Knight, the country’s highest honor, after winning the title.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2021, the EPA pursued a partial deletion from the National Priorities List, which was awarded after receiving public comments.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Cole was awarded attorney's fees and costs as sanctions against Guardian for its conduct.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The jurors concluded that the woman, known only as Kaley, should be awarded with $6 million, making for a rare verdict holding Silicon Valley accountable for its role in fueling a youth mental health crisis.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The contract was not ultimately awarded to Salus.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
While the $6 million in damages a jury in Los Angeles awarded to the 20-year-old plaintiff — which the companies vowed to appeal — will barely register on their balance sheets, the impact of the verdict will likely be more damaging and harder to quantify.
—Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg, 26 Mar. 2026
The guest lucky enough to find the Golden Egg will be awarded a complimentary party at Kings, including space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Horford was later awarded the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez, and Mella in the degree of Knight, the country’s highest honor, after winning the title.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2021, the EPA pursued a partial deletion from the National Priorities List, which was awarded after receiving public comments.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Cole was awarded attorney's fees and costs as sanctions against Guardian for its conduct.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The jurors concluded that the woman, known only as Kaley, should be awarded with $6 million, making for a rare verdict holding Silicon Valley accountable for its role in fueling a youth mental health crisis.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The contract was not ultimately awarded to Salus.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
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Medical dramas that tap into this high-stress environment frequently get rewarded with statuettes, eyeballs, and endless season renewals, and anyone entering the world of writer-director Petra Volpe’s Late Shift will immediately feel right at home.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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He was rewarded for his labor with a handshake, good-luck wishes and a severance package.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
23 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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