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as in donating
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestowing
The Michelin Guide first arrived in Florida in 2022, targeting Miami, Orlando and Tampa and bestowing stars on 11 Miami restaurants.
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Connie Ogle
updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The President also announced bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on one of my constituents who died on 9/11, Wells Crowther, the man in the red bandana, who saved 18 lives.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
As the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Hawke has found acting success by bestowing her charms in several high-profile projects such as Stranger Things and Inside Out 2 — or, for advanced studies, recent films in the Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson canons.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Following Queen Elizabeth's death in 2022, King Charles named William as the new Prince of Wales, bestowing his eldest son with the historic title for the male heir to the throne.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The pinnacle of rarity and refinement, this series features 100% intact cuticles and undergoes zero damaging chemical processing, bestowing unparalleled strength, luminosity, and softness for 100+ washes.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite bestowing themselves with the yachting label, this new breed of residential vessels offers a hybrid experience rather than a superyacht charter, which typically accommodates 12 guests.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Yet, in a highly unusual move that still reverberates across Washington, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, authorized the product anyway, bestowing what amounts to the federal government’s cybersecurity seal of approval.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
In later years, Sontag shrugged Mann away, bestowing higher praise on Proust, Kafka, and Beckett.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Connie Ogle
updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The President also announced bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on one of my constituents who died on 9/11, Wells Crowther, the man in the red bandana, who saved 18 lives.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
As the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Hawke has found acting success by bestowing her charms in several high-profile projects such as Stranger Things and Inside Out 2 — or, for advanced studies, recent films in the Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson canons.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Following Queen Elizabeth's death in 2022, King Charles named William as the new Prince of Wales, bestowing his eldest son with the historic title for the male heir to the throne.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The pinnacle of rarity and refinement, this series features 100% intact cuticles and undergoes zero damaging chemical processing, bestowing unparalleled strength, luminosity, and softness for 100+ washes.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite bestowing themselves with the yachting label, this new breed of residential vessels offers a hybrid experience rather than a superyacht charter, which typically accommodates 12 guests.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Yet, in a highly unusual move that still reverberates across Washington, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, authorized the product anyway, bestowing what amounts to the federal government’s cybersecurity seal of approval.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
In later years, Sontag shrugged Mann away, bestowing higher praise on Proust, Kafka, and Beckett.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing
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In other news from the brand, Betsey Johnson recently announced its second consecutive charitable Pride Collection in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, donating $1 to EJAF for every purchase in the collection.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Many nonprofits supplement government benefits, so donating to them is a form of redistribution.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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In addition to housing the festival, operated by De Niro and Rosenthal’s production company Tribeca Enterprises, the city raised many of this year’s directors and served as both character and backdrop for a slew of the films in the current slate.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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After housing federal agencies for more than a century, the structure eventually sat vacant before Kimpton turned it into a hotel in 2002.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The Aquarius Moon adds more focus to group dynamics, so avoid volunteering space or time just to keep the peace.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Des Moines east-sider Jones-Brown, who works as the assistant chief diversity officer for staff equity at Grinnell College, said the love of volunteering and bettering the community laid the foundation for her run.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
2 June 2026
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The park's one-room camping cabins each have a set of bunk beds and one double bed, accommodating four to six people.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars and private homes are intended to turn tedious and procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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The farm also recently expanded its role in emergency sheltering after a fire damaged the Fort Collins Rescue Mission shelter in 2025, forcing the organization to relocate some overnight services to Wellington.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Emergency sheltering responsibility would transfer from FEMA to states and territories, with counties expected to play a significant execution role.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Over five seasons, For All Mankind has been one of the smartest, most thrilling series on TV, presenting an alternate history in which the Soviets made it to the moon first.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In response to Norris’ warnings last week, Suarez said the public works director was presenting a false choice.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Travelers looking for the family-friendly side of Mardi Gras should book lodging outside the French Quarter and plan their schedule around the daytime and early-evening parades.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the union’s anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policy prohibits retaliation against employees for lodging a discrimination or harassment complaint or assisting in the investigation of such a complaint.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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“Bestowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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