Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confer (on)
Verb
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026 -
Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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As for grunt, the Zeelander 8 can be equipped with up to four Volvo Penta IPS-1350 engines that afford a top speed of 40 knots, a cruising speed of 32 knots, and a range of 2,700 nautical miles at 7 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though he was fully clothed, his throat had also been slit.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Immediately after the shooting, Ellis drove to nearby South Beach Park, abandoned his car, went into the ocean fully clothed and swam about 900 yards offshore, Currey added.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Confer (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confer%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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