bestow (on or upon)

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Verb
  • The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.
    Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The launches follow Lumus supplying the waveguide used in Meta Ray-Ban Display AR glasses in 2025, a deal that demonstrated both optical performance and mass manufacturability of geometric waveguides.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.
    Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
  • In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Described as experienced snowmobilers, the group had been prepared for a day of backcountry exploration and were well-equipped, even having avalanche beacons/transceivers.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Bestow (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestow%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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