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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
Earlier this year, the Scottish government awarded funding to GGI that will be used to mentor 25 young African climate leaders through a year-long fellowship program.
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Erin McMullen, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
His work has been awarded the National Magazine Award, the Nelson Algren Award, and a literature fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Any person winning $600 or more worth of prizes from a Sponsor in a calendar year will receive an IRS form 1099 after the end of the calendar year in which the prizes were awarded and copy of such form will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2025, the American Heart Association’s Stroke Hero Awards awarded Lana as a Caregiver Hero, as one of seven nationwide recipients.
—Lana Wilhelm, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
She’s been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, and the women’s Federation Cup now bears her name.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The Carol Burnett Award, created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
An unknown amount of Congress' 2025 funding for research and public health has yet to be awarded and will probably lapse this year, said Joe Carlile, an author of the center's analysis and an associate OMB director during the Biden administration.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
The two then turned and watched as a pair of giant red stars appeared on the big screen behind them, announcing Emeril’s as the only restaurant in the region to be awarded two Michelin stars.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin McMullen, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
His work has been awarded the National Magazine Award, the Nelson Algren Award, and a literature fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Any person winning $600 or more worth of prizes from a Sponsor in a calendar year will receive an IRS form 1099 after the end of the calendar year in which the prizes were awarded and copy of such form will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2025, the American Heart Association’s Stroke Hero Awards awarded Lana as a Caregiver Hero, as one of seven nationwide recipients.
—Lana Wilhelm, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
She’s been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, and the women’s Federation Cup now bears her name.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The Carol Burnett Award, created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
An unknown amount of Congress' 2025 funding for research and public health has yet to be awarded and will probably lapse this year, said Joe Carlile, an author of the center's analysis and an associate OMB director during the Biden administration.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
The two then turned and watched as a pair of giant red stars appeared on the big screen behind them, announcing Emeril’s as the only restaurant in the region to be awarded two Michelin stars.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
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The Johnson Administration said the AFDC rewarded indolence, and condoned non-marital child bearing.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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But one loyal companion in New Jersey has been rewarded for his efforts in a unique way.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mental health diversion was granted in the case, which, according to prosecutors, was dismissed in 2022.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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State officials have submitted applications to have FEMA either buy or elevate more than 400 homes in known flood zones since February, which if granted, would add up to more than $200 million in funding.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated October 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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This year’s festival also honored a host of industry icons and rising stars.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the event, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be honored with the inaugural Charlie Kirk legacy award.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps most well-known, however, are the gut health benefits conferred by the pickling process itself.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
24 Oct. 2025
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Royal experts told Fox News Digital that titles are traditionally conferred after a royal reaches adulthood or marries as a gift.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Awarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarded. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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