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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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
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But the biggest gains in new tax cuts will go to wealthier households, including those who own businesses or expensive homes in states with high property taxes and those who receive multimillion-dollar inheritances.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take the time to stroll through the California Hall of Frame highlighting the lives and legacies of the most recent class of inductees.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bequests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequests. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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