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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 Jewish Film Institute is bestowing the actress and comedian with the Freedom of Expression award during the 46th iteration of the annual festival, during the July 18 west coast premiere of Hollywood Does Abortion.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 June 2026
That means raising pay in real terms, not merely bestowing nominal bumps which can be wiped out by inflation.
—Randi Weingarten, Time, 11 June 2026
The Michelin Guide first arrived in Florida in 2022, targeting Miami, Orlando and Tampa and bestowing stars on 11 Miami restaurants.
—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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 June 2026
That means raising pay in real terms, not merely bestowing nominal bumps which can be wiped out by inflation.
—Randi Weingarten, Time, 11 June 2026
The Michelin Guide first arrived in Florida in 2022, targeting Miami, Orlando and Tampa and bestowing stars on 11 Miami restaurants.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing
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The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries after his sudden death at age 36.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The finished basement packs a remarkable amount of functionality into a single level, housing everything from a laundry area and gym to a sauna, wet bar, and wine cave.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Instead of scrambling for shelter, Tran’s family will play host, housing an aunt and uncle who live across the street from the GKN plant.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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His company is volunteering to completely revamp the community center.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The future workforce is already here—sitting in classrooms, leading student organizations, captaining athletic teams and volunteering in communities.—
Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Designing out complexity Aurelia develops small-scale gas turbines designed to operate efficiently while accommodating multiple fuel types.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Yet, accommodating moves followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Harris’s maternal grandmother was an activist in India, sheltering women from abuse and leading education initiatives for them about contraceptives.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Now, people have been crammed into around 40 percent of the space left to them — sheltering among broken buildings, rubble and mounting solid waste.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Salma Hayek Pinault presenting the Parade of Nations The only way that the World Cup opening ceremony’s traditional Parade of Nations could possibly get more fabulous?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Weeks after a famous Bay Area rapper was arrested on murder charges, prosecutors in Contra Costa have publicly released details from the investigation into the 2021 killing, presenting a circumstantial case of digital evidence, gang motives, and lyrical content.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Fairmont Kea Lani Wailea, Maui, Hawaii With 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two- and three-bedroom two-story villas, Fairmont Kea Lani offers lodging options for families of all sizes.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The mild weather draws visitors, and lodging prices tend to rise accordingly.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Bestowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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