CONFERRING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

conferring

verb

present participle of confer

as in granting

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 consulting

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 conferring And labor data suggests that employers are conferring at least some roles that historically would've gone to younger Americans to artificial intelligence. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 He’s been troubled to see more reputable venues conferring legitimacy on these commercial MRT operations. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 But after conferring, officials determined there was one second left on the clock. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 By the end of the season, Flores was conferring with Smith on preferences before games. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 There were separate conversations with both managers before conferring with MLB's replay center for a rules check on what crew chief Chris Guccione said was a timing play and not a force play. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 But eccentricity is only the visible tip of the vast iceberg of Vibeke’s mental health issues, and soon Karl and Rikke are conferring in low whispers about whether, and when, to slip some ground-up sleeping pills into her drink. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026 He was seen quietly conferring with his lawyers and appeared focused. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026

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Floyd, a former immigration judge, has advocated for prohibiting immigration courts from granting bond to detainees.

— Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare has conceded in the race for his reelection, granting Democrat Alisa Simmons the win as the next Tarrant County judge.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of granting

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Rather than immediately appointing a new CFO, CMS will designate an existing employee as its statutory finance officer while the consulting firm provides specialized financial support.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold was previously ordered to turn over public records involving consulting work paid for with public funds.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of consulting

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The letter also instructed players to hold off on publicly discussing the decision until FIFA announced it, while telling them their clubs would receive official notification.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
This is why business owners should begin discussing the tax implications of a potential sale well before the transaction occurs.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of discussing

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Social workers will keep talking to students, and the school will eventually hold a vigil or some kind of memorial, Palzet said.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
For everyone else, the guideline advises talking with a doctor at age 70 about the choice, saying benefits are less clear.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026