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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
His influence with teammates was also a measure of the Padres’ reasoning in awarding him a two-year contract in 2021.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The singer also asked that the court be prevented from awarding spousal support to Costabile.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
In 1926, the guide began awarding stars to fine dining establishments, initially using a single-star system.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
The league is in the midst of awarding a package of games previously earmarked for ESPN to new partners.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Launched in 2019, the Design Excellence Awards is the Accessories Council‘s way to expand the recognition of outstanding products, awarding brands across categories from handbags to eyewear, optical and sun, footwear, jewelry, fashion and fine, tech and innovation and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, in awarding government contracts, al-Sudani has skirted many of the usual procedures and safeguards.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
One potential recourse for the NBA would be awarding the Heat a compensatory first-round pick in 2027, which would allow Miami to trade four first-round picks.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The foundation hosts biannual congresses, with panels devoted to discussing recent threats to the rule of law, and awarding honors to lawyers who defend it.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The singer also asked that the court be prevented from awarding spousal support to Costabile.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
In 1926, the guide began awarding stars to fine dining establishments, initially using a single-star system.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
The league is in the midst of awarding a package of games previously earmarked for ESPN to new partners.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Launched in 2019, the Design Excellence Awards is the Accessories Council‘s way to expand the recognition of outstanding products, awarding brands across categories from handbags to eyewear, optical and sun, footwear, jewelry, fashion and fine, tech and innovation and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, in awarding government contracts, al-Sudani has skirted many of the usual procedures and safeguards.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
One potential recourse for the NBA would be awarding the Heat a compensatory first-round pick in 2027, which would allow Miami to trade four first-round picks.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The foundation hosts biannual congresses, with panels devoted to discussing recent threats to the rule of law, and awarding honors to lawyers who defend it.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarding
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As a first-time candidate, Creighton said the experience of running a campaign and winning over voters has been rewarding.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Allow your older feline to smell your hands or items carrying the kitten’s scent, rewarding her with treats to form positive associations.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Samsung rolled out a new three-year program last year, granting payouts to its employees based on the company’s stock price starting October 2025 to the same month in 2028, according to reporting from Bloomberg.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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But lawmakers have not formally declared war since World War II, granting presidents broad latitude to act unilaterally.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glaser made history last year as the first solo female host of the Golden Globes and is once again set to guide the show through a night honoring the year's top performances and productions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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