as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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Recent Examples of bequests
Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors.
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Generally speaking, people shouldn’t be asking for bequests for themselves.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Generally speaking, people shouldn’t be asking for bequests for themselves.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequests
Noun
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Prior to the 2024 election, his clients had been racing to find ways to protect their wealth in case Democrats took control of Washington and taxed more of people’s inheritances, something several Democrats in Congress had proposed.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to his many grandiose inheritances, Charles ruled over territory that today comprises Austria, much of northern Italy, the Low Countries, and Spain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The First Eight's legacies of resistance and resolve, promise and purpose, faith and fortitude, continue to motivate me every day and in every way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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What will the next CEO, John Ternus, do to build on their legacies?—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bequests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequests. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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