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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
Dating back to 2006, the competition involves a golden gift bag that's given by Rebecca's parents to one of their four kids and bestows the honor of becoming the favorite child that year.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
That wise decision bestows you with a straight-six mill good for 503 horsepower.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
The third cinematic life that the film bestows on the interview is the moment of filming.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
The Guide also bestows Bib Gourmand and Green Star honors.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
This vibrant woman, with her theatrical past, bestows a previously unknown glamour and excitement to David’s world.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
That wise decision bestows you with a straight-six mill good for 503 horsepower.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
The third cinematic life that the film bestows on the interview is the moment of filming.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
The Guide also bestows Bib Gourmand and Green Star honors.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
This vibrant woman, with her theatrical past, bestows a previously unknown glamour and excitement to David’s world.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
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Rita also received a donation from Constellation, a company associated with nuclear power, an issue gaining traction in the state, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, which donates to both democratic and republican candidates.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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One of its initiatives, called Project Pick, collects extra fruit from local fruit trees and donates it to the food bank.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Down on the lower level, a guest bedroom with a full bath accommodates visitors.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Where To Stay From Rustic cottages to standard rooms, Big Cedar Lodge accommodates families big and small.—
Kaity Velez,
Parents,
23 Dec. 2025
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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Renee Lund volunteers with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and joined the effort after her son Tanner was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sparta team regularly volunteers together at local food banks, assisted living facilities and thrift stores.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated December 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Left tackle Trent Williams chuckled when reporters advised him that the Rams’ front presents quite a challenge, led by Byron Young and Jared Verse.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, the Florida horse industry generates nearly $7 billion in economic impact and contributes more than 240,000 jobs.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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By the new moon, a reset contributes to your relationship with home, family and emotional stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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