as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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Recent Examples of bequest
Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors.
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
In recent months, over 100 community members — including donors, volunteers, allies and program participants — have signed an open letter to the Center’s leadership expressing concerns about governance and transparency related to the bequest.
—Ted G Callam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The art was uninsured under the terms of the bequest that created the museum, and empty frames now hang where art was once displayed.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The collection was made possible through a major bequest to SCAD, ensuring Talley's wardrobe and archives remain part of the university's permanent collection.
—Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
In recent months, over 100 community members — including donors, volunteers, allies and program participants — have signed an open letter to the Center’s leadership expressing concerns about governance and transparency related to the bequest.
—Ted G Callam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The art was uninsured under the terms of the bequest that created the museum, and empty frames now hang where art was once displayed.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The collection was made possible through a major bequest to SCAD, ensuring Talley's wardrobe and archives remain part of the university's permanent collection.
—Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequest
inheritance
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If a creditor already has a judgment against you when the inheritance is received, however, the situation can change significantly.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Instead, any inheritance would go to other artists.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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