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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
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 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
Every year the Pre-Grammy Gala bestows an Industry Icons honor, with Republic Records’ sibling duo of Monte and Avery Lipman accepting the award with help from Grainge and a pre-recorded video from Jimmy Fallon (whose 2024 Christmas album came out on the label).
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
That the country which bestows Nobel Prizes should play this parlor game is no surprise.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 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
Every year the Pre-Grammy Gala bestows an Industry Icons honor, with Republic Records’ sibling duo of Monte and Avery Lipman accepting the award with help from Grainge and a pre-recorded video from Jimmy Fallon (whose 2024 Christmas album came out on the label).
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
That the country which bestows Nobel Prizes should play this parlor game is no surprise.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
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For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Conceived as a team-building exercise for the festival’s producers, Wespac Construction, M3F donates 100% of its proceeds to charity.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Its four-point lift handle also accommodates people of different heights.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The park accommodates different energy levels and age ranges in one location — coasters for the adrenaline crowd, a water park for people who want to relax, and kid zones for families with young children.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bin that volunteers Alford and Wilson were processing on a recent morning were collected in November from Camp Stewart for Boys, a summer camp on the North Fork of the Guadalupe upstream from Hunt.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Or, this versatile, lightweight neck pillow from Trtl is much less bulky than your average option but still provides support by keeping your neck upright while padding it.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluehost provides a more streamlined, beginner-friendly experience owing to its Wondersuite website creation tools.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan opted to endorse Matsui over Vang, who presents the most serious challenger for Matsui, 81, since she was elected to the seat previously held by her husband in 2005.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Newsom’s book presents him as a man who’s overcome struggles, including academic difficulties and the hurdles his single mom faced.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Beyond his academic commitment, Carson is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and contributes positively to the classroom community.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trump has also sought to cancel wind power projects while elevating coal — which contributes to climate change — as a source of energy.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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