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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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Several Republicans have suggested that restoring those positions—along with granting back pay to furloughed workers—could be part of a broader reopening deal.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Roberts, however, signaled concern about granting the president unchecked power in matters that could affect domestic consumers.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Burghers with no family interest in the results were there just to see who had fallen into the bottom 10 percent—that was a bigger draw than honoring the top 5 percent, who would sit the following month for the provincial round.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The awards were given out across eleven categories, honoring the filmmakers whose work resonated most with this year’s festivalgoers.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most people who acquire type 1 diabetes have at least one of two specific-risk-conferring gene variants, or alleles, in this region.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 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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Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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