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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
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.
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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
It was built in 1830 by William Love, who, as the municipality’s first postmaster, had the privilege of bestowing a name on the town.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The artist kicked off 2023 with a momentous debut at the Coachella Music Festival, a hometown glory story told through a billboard that went viral, and the mayor of Desert Hot Springs bestowing the keys to his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump made a similar surprise announcement in 2020, bestowing the award on conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh during the speech.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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
It was built in 1830 by William Love, who, as the municipality’s first postmaster, had the privilege of bestowing a name on the town.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The artist kicked off 2023 with a momentous debut at the Coachella Music Festival, a hometown glory story told through a billboard that went viral, and the mayor of Desert Hot Springs bestowing the keys to his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump made a similar surprise announcement in 2020, bestowing the award on conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh during the speech.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing
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Casa de las Campanas is donating the cookies, while Albertsons is providing the water.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And Queen’s Table is donating over $511,500 to bridge.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would require relocation of about 330 current residents in treatment programs while the four buildings housing those programs were being renovated — with no indication where they would be temporarily housed or for how long.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Though our agency's structure is changing, the monumental impact of their work—housing nearly 80,000 people over three years—speaks for itself.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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After volunteering with humanitarian relief efforts for about a year, Ziuraitis pursued training to become a combat medic, was recruited to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reached the level of combat corpsman.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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People interested in volunteering can go to the Purdue Center at 300 South Oak Ave.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The robots then pick up the ball and copy the instructor's behavior, adjusting for their own position and accommodating their non-human bodies.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The remaining two residences are larger, each with a fourth bedroom and accommodating up to 11 adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn, a Filipina caregiver sheltering with her three children beneath the Central Bus Station, declined to give her last name out of fear of deportation.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The union said the IDF then struck a building where the two reporters were sheltering two hours later.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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By presenting this technology, the team demonstrated a method that could potentially lower the barriers to entry for decentralized hydrogen infrastructure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Armitraj’s Hyde Park International will be presenting the film to international distributors at the Cannes Film Festival this month.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Those vessels were apparently Indian, with New Delhi lodging a complaint with Tehran.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam, with lodging for as little as $15 a night and inexpensive local cuisine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bestowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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