Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowed (on or upon)
Verb
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Officers worked to free the trapped passenger and provided medical aid until other EMS personnel and rescue crews arrived.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All three of Liverpool’s draws owed much to Olsson, who scored and assisted both goals against West Ham United and supplied the lone goals against Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Detectives found evidence suggesting that Dushay had allegedly supplied narcotics to the man prior to the overdose and tampered with evidence at the scene, Wellington said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though he was fully clothed, his throat had also been slit.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just steps away, the adjacent fitness center is well-equipped and even includes water weights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stadium is equipped with a rainwater recycling system that collects and filters rainfall for cleaning and keeping the grass green.—
Joe Van Ryn,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Bestowed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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