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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 defense secretary has previously criticized DEI initiatives adopted by the Biden administration and publicly accused the military of awarding promotions out of diversity.
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Rufina Chow, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Congress again recognized the Rosies by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, in 2020.
—Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
In one 2018 trial, a jury watched Guevara invoke the Fifth more than 200 times before awarding a $17 million payout to a man, Jacques Rivera, who’d spent a year less time in prison than Sierra.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
According to prosecutors, Peng played a role in awarding contracts tied to LAUSD’s My Integrated Student Information System (MiSiS) between 2018 and 2022.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Today’s top stories A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users, awarding $3 million in damages to a 20-year-old plaintiff.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The jury deliberated for nine days before reaching their decision, awarding KGM $3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $3 million in punitive damages to the plaintiff.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The next day, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google’s YouTube negligent in the design of their platforms, awarding almost $6 million in damages to a single plaintiff.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Rufina Chow, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Congress again recognized the Rosies by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, in 2020.
—Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
In one 2018 trial, a jury watched Guevara invoke the Fifth more than 200 times before awarding a $17 million payout to a man, Jacques Rivera, who’d spent a year less time in prison than Sierra.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
According to prosecutors, Peng played a role in awarding contracts tied to LAUSD’s My Integrated Student Information System (MiSiS) between 2018 and 2022.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Today’s top stories A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users, awarding $3 million in damages to a 20-year-old plaintiff.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The jury deliberated for nine days before reaching their decision, awarding KGM $3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $3 million in punitive damages to the plaintiff.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The next day, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google’s YouTube negligent in the design of their platforms, awarding almost $6 million in damages to a single plaintiff.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarding
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The next step would be rewarding local governments that demonstrate a commitment to managing their budgets responsibly.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hal’s interior life is rewarding to revisit.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2026
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At least for now, Iran’s military is controlling those sailings, granting it unique power as far as global energy markets are concerned.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Judges have interpreted the statute as a factor to weigh when granting or delaying divorce proceedings.—
Jack Harvel
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through a blend of archival recordings and contemporary interviews, the series illustrates how the church became a sanctuary for its community, honoring both their faith and queerness while fostering joy and connection during a time of profound grief.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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This spring, the Postal Service is honoring history by issuing stamps that celebrate those who helped forge this nation.—
Readers Speak,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pair are chaos agents who, in conferring the benefit of sudden wealth, lure the recipients into corruption.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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