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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
In New York, staged auto accidents, medical mills, and a lax threshold for awarding payouts are siphoning money from drivers, municipalities, and the MTA alike.
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Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Stockdale's discoveries and dedication resulted in the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) awarding him the 2026 Berenice and Arthur Page Medal.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
It’s been a decade since the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts began awarding Infinite Expansion Grants to local contemporary arts organizations.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
City law encourages developers to include apartments for low-income renters by awarding them bonuses that allow for denser projects.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The coalition is also calling for the host committee to screen all vendors for prior labor violations before awarding contracts.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
According to an April 9 press release from the American Library Association (ALA), the settlement ensures the agency will continue awarding grants, conducting research, and supporting the operation of libraries and museums.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Councilman Jack McGraw, who also serves on the redevelopment commission, was the lone member to vote against awarding the construction contract.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The second would prohibit courts from awarding abusers alimony, spousal support or a share of marital assets in divorces.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Stockdale's discoveries and dedication resulted in the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) awarding him the 2026 Berenice and Arthur Page Medal.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
It’s been a decade since the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts began awarding Infinite Expansion Grants to local contemporary arts organizations.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
City law encourages developers to include apartments for low-income renters by awarding them bonuses that allow for denser projects.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The coalition is also calling for the host committee to screen all vendors for prior labor violations before awarding contracts.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
According to an April 9 press release from the American Library Association (ALA), the settlement ensures the agency will continue awarding grants, conducting research, and supporting the operation of libraries and museums.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Councilman Jack McGraw, who also serves on the redevelopment commission, was the lone member to vote against awarding the construction contract.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The second would prohibit courts from awarding abusers alimony, spousal support or a share of marital assets in divorces.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarding
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Rewarding tourists for eco-conscious actions European nations are rewarding travelers who make eco-conscious decisions, such as arriving by train, electric car, or staying longer in a destination, with perks like free bike rentals and discounted entry fees for attractions.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Capcom crafted a lunar world that’s rewarding to explore.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Relations further deteriorated in early 2024, when Dominican authorities refused to allow a plane carrying Henry to land in Santo Domingo, after initially granting permission.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Records show the agency that primarily regulates hydropower dams, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, sent warning letters for years to a shifting cast of owners while granting multiple extensions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nia Long and Colman Domingo, who appear together in the upcoming Michael Jackson film biopic Michael, arrive at the 2026 AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Eddie Murphy at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Classic films from the likes of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, as well as Ken Loach, will be among the ways the fest will fete the dual anniversaries, along with an exhibition, a photo exhibition honoring later former president Václav Havel.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 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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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 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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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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