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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferred (on)
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The latter material, while not widely used in Gaudí’s time, provided the necessary strength while reducing overall weight.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026 -
Madrigal had only one hit, but provided some of the game’s key moments.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The investigation found that the battery technology came from the German company CT Coatings, which supplied it to Nordic Nano and Donut Lab.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Until recently, the world was relatively well cushioned against a negative oil supply shock because global inventories were well supplied.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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After a sweet introduction from longtime friend and storied industry producer/musician Don Was, who talked about late-night visits to a Nashville Shoney's with the country icon, a humble Brooks, clad in his usual uniform of jeans and cowboy hat, walked the small stage holding a microphone.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Depending on the room, these are sometimes tucked behind glass walls that look over the bed—with blinds equipped for privacy—and across the room to the window view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The Adidas Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, is also equipped with a motion sensor chip that will track the ball's movement and send data to the VAR.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The world wasn’t so different on June 13, 2018, when the US, Mexico and Canada were awarded the right to jointly host the 2026 World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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If play is not resumed before the countdown ends, the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Conferred (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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