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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
The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.
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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
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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The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of local groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Carroll athletes also have access to new recovery tools, including a room with compression boots and another stocked with Legendary Foods products — the company donates about $4,000 worth of protein products each week.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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The programming combines large-scale runway shows with intimate presentations, offering a platform that accommodates emerging voices alongside established names.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to Jurupa Unified School District, which houses Jurupa Valley and Patriot High School, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, which houses Los Osos, for a response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Today, my wife volunteers at our tennis club, takes pottery and Dutch lessons, and plays sports.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kira also volunteers as a therapy dog at nursing homes and at the University of West Florida.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For the military, generating water from thin air provides a very significant strategic advantage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the varieties of beans available, a half-cup serving typically provides 5 to 10 grams (g) of protein.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a killer hiding in the woods, a guy who gets you in your dreams is literally impossible to hide from, and watching our plucky heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) trying to resist sleep presents a new kind of awful torture.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Jones has been very open about being willing to take a big swing if one presents itself.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The casting of Goth in dual roles as both Victor’s mother and Elizabeth further contributes to the unreliable narration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Prolonged sitting contributes to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic issues, even in active individuals.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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