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as in rewarding
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 granting
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 awarding
The Georgetown study found that these numbers were influenced by the number of factors, including graduation rate, especially for schools awarding primarily bachelor’s degrees.
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Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Applicants sought for scholarships Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain will be awarding two $500 scholarships through the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, according to a news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The problem could have easily been resolved had the Legion stopped awarding national tournaments to Southern venues.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Oakland’s council has swung in a less activist-friendly political direction this past year, awarding robust police surveillance contracts and entertaining more aggressive policies around clearing homeless encampments.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs weighs local government backing when awarding 9% low-income housing tax credits, giving more points to projects with a resolution of support than to those with a resolution of no objection or no formal action.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
What’s new is awarding students credit for work experience, such as computer courses or military training.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with Juan Soto in January 2024, awarding him a $31 million deal for that year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Applicants sought for scholarships Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain will be awarding two $500 scholarships through the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, according to a news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The problem could have easily been resolved had the Legion stopped awarding national tournaments to Southern venues.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Oakland’s council has swung in a less activist-friendly political direction this past year, awarding robust police surveillance contracts and entertaining more aggressive policies around clearing homeless encampments.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs weighs local government backing when awarding 9% low-income housing tax credits, giving more points to projects with a resolution of support than to those with a resolution of no objection or no formal action.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
What’s new is awarding students credit for work experience, such as computer courses or military training.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with Juan Soto in January 2024, awarding him a $31 million deal for that year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarding
Verb
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Herbst gave Reddick a massive push, rewarding him the momentum that yielded him the race win.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Redirecting without rewarding the comment Different scenarios call for different responses.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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About 800 entities have task force pacts, granting the most expansive authority.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Different strategies Parents are typically asked to sign paperwork at enrollment granting consent for the schools to give their kids laptops.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The judge ordered the exhibits restored on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington’s legacy.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The legislature plans to pass a joint resolution honoring their lives.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood/area Mount Etna’s dark mass looms over Zash and the surrounding area, conferring special energy and fertile soil where olive groves, fruit trees, and more exotic cacti and banana trees vie for space.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sitting with Cucinelli is like conferring with a living history book.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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His teammates rallied behind him — including Sakamoto, men’s short program winner Yuma Kagiyama (who bested Malinin with a truly exceptional showing) and pairs favorites Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara — commending the rock solid performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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