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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 first fairy bestows upon Edith the gift of animation, the ability to bring objects to life.
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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
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
—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
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
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
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Anyone who donates $200 or more will receive a one-year lounge entry pass.—
Ella Gonzales
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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Lin donates the combs to Samaritan House in San Mateo.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Opportunities to attend the Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The design also gives Reebok a baseline to grow from.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Opened less than five years ago, M+, Hong Kong’s museum of modern and contemporary art, has just announced a multi-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which houses the largest modern art museum in Europe.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Two people were arrested this week after an individual entered an animal enclosure at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo that houses the viral baby monkey Punch, the zoo said Sunday.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
18 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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Geographer Dugan Meyer, one of the map’s creators, is a PhD student at the University of Arizona who volunteers with Tucson Rapid Response and related organizations.—
Carolina Cuellar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The Ontology not only integrates with a wide range of applications, datasets, virtual tables, and models, but also provides the real-world objects and logic needed to run a large enterprise.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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During the spring and early summer, proceeds from the store will benefit the Luminus Network, which provides legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Still, proponents argue deep-sea mining may be less damaging than land mining, which contributes to massive habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, and toxic contamination of water sources.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Under the program, LRS contributes $25,000 to the fund annually per its garbage contract with the city.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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