1
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 government recently opted to celebrate those turning 65 by awarding them sardines, a bar of soap and a package of toilet paper.
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Danica Coto, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Or maybe voters will keep the streak of awarding old Freaks and Geeks cast members rolling and give the Emmy to Shrinking’s Jason Segel.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
The Players Trust is awarding a $10,000 grant to charity for his efforts.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The members of the international jury responsible for awarding the top prizes at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale today announced their resignation en masse.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Apr. 2026
The film is a Rabbit Track Pictures and Elation Pictures production developed with Film4 and the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), co-produced by Komplizen Film and Trimafilm.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The Huff deal also shows why Roseman is generally careful about awarding such contracts to edge rushers.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
MnDOT has been utilizing this contracting method since 2016, awarding more than $91 million for 1,270 contracts to 270 small business contractors in that time.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Her awarding wining acting credits include Secretary (2002), Sherrybaby (2006), Crazy Heart, which earned her an Oscar nomination.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Danica Coto, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Or maybe voters will keep the streak of awarding old Freaks and Geeks cast members rolling and give the Emmy to Shrinking’s Jason Segel.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
The Players Trust is awarding a $10,000 grant to charity for his efforts.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The members of the international jury responsible for awarding the top prizes at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale today announced their resignation en masse.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Apr. 2026
The film is a Rabbit Track Pictures and Elation Pictures production developed with Film4 and the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), co-produced by Komplizen Film and Trimafilm.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The Huff deal also shows why Roseman is generally careful about awarding such contracts to edge rushers.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
MnDOT has been utilizing this contracting method since 2016, awarding more than $91 million for 1,270 contracts to 270 small business contractors in that time.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Her awarding wining acting credits include Secretary (2002), Sherrybaby (2006), Crazy Heart, which earned her an Oscar nomination.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarding
Verb
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Redline Rafting provides totes for visitors to collect litter from beaches, trails, and parks, rewarding participants with discounts on snorkeling trips.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Imposing an across the board cut punishes agencies that have maintained budgetary discipline while rewarding those that have not, creating an incentive for bloated budgets so future cuts don’t hurt.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Verb
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While the note itself will be unsealed, the court stopped short of granting the Times’ broader request for additional documents.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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These measures accomplished these goals by granting this body extraordinary powers to restrain development.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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At City, Jeglertz has been praised for conferring freedom and flexibility and thus more tactical dynamism compared to the more rigid and strict possession-style football espoused by former manager Taylor.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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One of the main challenges faced by SEJ as a media development organization is to engage the public both as an audience and as an actor through its possible contribution to the global process of conferring to the environment a high-priority status.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 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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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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