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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferred (on)
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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Chinese firms have also supplied chemicals used in Iran’s missile program and helped build out its domestic surveillance infrastructure, CNN has reported.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sierra Space built the reactor, while NASA Glenn and Composite Mirror Applications supplied the solar tech to capture energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Vise says she was fully clothed.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of the exterior hue, the interior comes clad in Tartufo full Merino leather trimmed in Alpina Walnut Nature Black and black floor mats.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company said vehicles equipped with the battery can add a large portion of range within minutes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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It's designed for use in a professional environment that's already equipped with solutions for audio and video conferencing.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Their nonprofit has awarded over 80,000 students more than $113 million toward their higher education.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Conferred (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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