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as in donates
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in accommodates
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestows
Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026
These are worth £49m this season, which Boro believe already bestows them an advantage over the majority of the league.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
What appears to have sparked suspicion of Castillo is his decision to remove the Martinez men’s trustee status — which bestows them modest privileges and elevated status among their peers — after learning that the attack was now known to other staff.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The European linen feels breezy and has pearl buttons for an extra special touch that Serena & Lily bestows on their products.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The first fairy bestows upon Edith the gift of animation, the ability to bring objects to life.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026
These are worth £49m this season, which Boro believe already bestows them an advantage over the majority of the league.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
What appears to have sparked suspicion of Castillo is his decision to remove the Martinez men’s trustee status — which bestows them modest privileges and elevated status among their peers — after learning that the attack was now known to other staff.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The European linen feels breezy and has pearl buttons for an extra special touch that Serena & Lily bestows on their products.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The first fairy bestows upon Edith the gift of animation, the ability to bring objects to life.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
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Levi’s donates $100,000 annually to Outright International, an organization that champions and advances the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for a free Animal ID tag, free microchip and vaccinations, thanks to the South Suburban Humane Society.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The hotel houses a magnificent collection of 20th-century prints and drawings which hang throughout the bedrooms and public spaces; spot the Picasso and the Cocteaus in the Picteau Lounge Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Sunday, the Shifting Gears star posted a photo of her at-home nail station, featuring a pink silicone mat that houses a gel lamp, four polishes, an array of tools, and studs in both silver and gold.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 June 2026
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The fund began in the 1980s when parent volunteers Sandy Parish and Susan Pfleeger created a nonprofit to reward hard‑working TPHS students.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The issue has drawn supporters like Emily Miller, a 43-year-old from Greensboro who volunteers on various voter turnout efforts that benefit Democrats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In a platform so small, that presents quite a challenge.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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If the second section presents the diagnosis, then in the footnote to Howl Ginsberg writes a prescription, because if we’re oppressed by a dark faith then the only antidote is a different one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Cushing’s syndrome also leads to progressive enlargement of the liver and redistribution of body fat to the abdomen, which puts pressure on the diaphragm and contributes to breathing problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Air pollution contributes to thousands of premature deaths and emergency room visits each year.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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