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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
Under a law passed in Georgia last year called the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act, a person whose conviction is later vacated can be awarded $75,000 for every year of incarceration.
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Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In the early moments, Germany was awarded a penalty kick, only for it to be called back to a foul on Germany called via replay review.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
In 2024, two Google DeepMind employees were awarded half of that year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in creating AlphaFold software.
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Jessica Melugin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Virginie Efira will be awarded Locarno’s honorary Leopard Club Award during this year’s festival, which runs from August 5-15.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
By the end of the game, the code represented a list of every single product advertised during the Super Bowl, which was awarded to one grand prize winner.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Oscars of the dining industry were awarded Wednesday evening in San Diego.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Colonel Stern was awarded a Silver Star Medal for his actions in the Battle of the Bulge.
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Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
After Jon and Kate's divorce in 2009, Kate was awarded custody of their children.
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Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In the early moments, Germany was awarded a penalty kick, only for it to be called back to a foul on Germany called via replay review.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
In 2024, two Google DeepMind employees were awarded half of that year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in creating AlphaFold software.
—
Jessica Melugin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Virginie Efira will be awarded Locarno’s honorary Leopard Club Award during this year’s festival, which runs from August 5-15.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
By the end of the game, the code represented a list of every single product advertised during the Super Bowl, which was awarded to one grand prize winner.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Oscars of the dining industry were awarded Wednesday evening in San Diego.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Colonel Stern was awarded a Silver Star Medal for his actions in the Battle of the Bulge.
—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
After Jon and Kate's divorce in 2009, Kate was awarded custody of their children.
—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
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His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
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But Hildebrand had already seen how loyalty could be rewarded.
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And while a 29-year-old Pele didn’t quite peak at the tournament, Jairzinho certainly did; scoring in every game after finally being granted his wish to play on the right for his country.
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At its May 26 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett, the board granted $25,000 to Marklund’s Wasmond Center in Elgin to purchase new medication administration equipment, according to the release.
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At the behest of Strathie’s family, fans also honored the longtime Tartan Army member with rousing applause in the 76th minute.
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Boston Stadium honored Donny Strathie in the 76th minute of the match.
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The King, 77, conferred his youngest brother with the title created for their late father, Prince Philip, on his 59th birthday.
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The umpires conferred and spoke with Venable, who seemed puzzled by the inquisition.
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“Awarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarded. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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