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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing
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Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.—
Mathew Miranda
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Eskamani also called for reforms to how FWC oversees facilities housing the animals, as the agency is not equipped to perform medical checks on the animals.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at the website.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Pomonik, who lives in the San Fernando Valley north of the mountains, started volunteering with the council in early 2019 after seeing the 2018 Woolsey fire rip through the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Teams are very accommodating in that regard.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The vehicles feature a spacious, bidirectional interior without a steering wheel, accommodating up to four passengers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon by the fighting, with some sheltering in tents along roads and the sea in Beirut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Due to the current air quality conditions, students at other schools are sheltering in place inside classrooms, and all outdoor activities have been suspended.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Storrie presenting Saturday Night Live and the stars’ carrying of the Olympic torch only sent the series further into the stratosphere.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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This conversation highlights how tourism boards, film offices, and regional partners collaborate to provide seamless production support — from locations and lodging to catering, permitting, and community engagement helping productions thrive statewide.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Bestowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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