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as in granted
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
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as in consulted
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement
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Recent Examples of conferred
Canadians know that our old, comfortable assumptions that our geography and alliance memberships automatically conferred prosperity and security — that assumption is no longer valid.
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Haley Ott, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
And Congress has done little to punish presidents who have acted in defiance of the 1973 resolution — perhaps in recognition of the broad powers conferred on the president by Article II of the Constitution.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Being entrusted with such secret knowledge conferred a special power on Skinny Pedro.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Obviously, this appointment and other authority could have been conferred on the Court of Appeals rather than the chief judge.
—James M. McGuire, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
The indictment said Clase conferred with one bettor to throw a ball on the first pitch of an at-bat when he was brought into games in relief.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Last week, on Ho’s birthday, the Fire Services Department posthumously conferred upon him the honorary title of Senior Fireman.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The office has also conferred with the FBI on Kylie’s case.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
The foreign terrorist organization designation has been historically reserved for non-state actors that do not have sovereign immunities conferred by either treaties or United Nations membership.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Haley Ott, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
And Congress has done little to punish presidents who have acted in defiance of the 1973 resolution — perhaps in recognition of the broad powers conferred on the president by Article II of the Constitution.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Being entrusted with such secret knowledge conferred a special power on Skinny Pedro.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Obviously, this appointment and other authority could have been conferred on the Court of Appeals rather than the chief judge.
—James M. McGuire, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
The indictment said Clase conferred with one bettor to throw a ball on the first pitch of an at-bat when he was brought into games in relief.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Last week, on Ho’s birthday, the Fire Services Department posthumously conferred upon him the honorary title of Senior Fireman.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The office has also conferred with the FBI on Kylie’s case.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
The foreign terrorist organization designation has been historically reserved for non-state actors that do not have sovereign immunities conferred by either treaties or United Nations membership.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferred
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Rodriguez had been granted immunity but still refused to testify, leading Andrademembreno to hold her in contempt after the first trial, court records show.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Durden has been inspired by the opportunity granted to him by Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Former Executive Features Editor at Country & Town House, Rosalyn has written for the Financial Times, the Telegraph, Tatler, The Independent, Suitcase, Glamour, Harpers Bazaar and BA Highlife, and consulted on content for several luxury brands and hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The letter, Mandal said, was a bold overture, given that the city attorney and other key players in the department’s oversight were not consulted beforehand.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 1993, Atlanta received one of the first grants awarded by the federal HOPE VI program—which aimed to knock down the most decrepit public-housing projects in America and replace them with better housing—to demolish and rebuild the Techwood Homes.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the dueling announcements appear to put to rest — for now — two prominently discussed stadium locations in Kansas and Missouri as the team weighs its future home after its lease expires in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Conferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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