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as in volunteered
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in supplied
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in tendered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmitted
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Recent Examples of gave
His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
In the upcoming year, the Indiana University just gave a huge raise to its coach, Kurt Signetti, who's been incredibly successful in a very short period of time.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Breslow also labeled Trevor Story as his shortstop for 2026, gave updates on several rehabbing players, including Roman Anthony and Triston Casas, and discussed Alex Bregman’s free agency.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Taylor’s 23rd District Judge Joseph Slaven gave notice of his resignation and retirement the same week that his public judicial misconduct hearings were set to begin.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
All of those stops gave Karmazin exposure to different pieces of the business, including at the buying level of merchandising and executive roles of management.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
All eight gave it final approval on Monday night.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Health and climate are inextricable Alaa Murabit, a 2024 TIME100 Health honoree, gave the penultimate toast of the night.
—Erin McMullen, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
In the upcoming year, the Indiana University just gave a huge raise to its coach, Kurt Signetti, who's been incredibly successful in a very short period of time.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Breslow also labeled Trevor Story as his shortstop for 2026, gave updates on several rehabbing players, including Roman Anthony and Triston Casas, and discussed Alex Bregman’s free agency.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Taylor’s 23rd District Judge Joseph Slaven gave notice of his resignation and retirement the same week that his public judicial misconduct hearings were set to begin.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
All of those stops gave Karmazin exposure to different pieces of the business, including at the buying level of merchandising and executive roles of management.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
All eight gave it final approval on Monday night.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Health and climate are inextricable Alaa Murabit, a 2024 TIME100 Health honoree, gave the penultimate toast of the night.
—Erin McMullen, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Her father, Michael Riebe, who has worked in law enforcement, said Heather once volunteered to care for two young boys of a sheriff department detective who had lost her husband.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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To these women, who volunteered, they were not drafted.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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He just got booed at a football game, and voters handed Democrats huge victories in Tuesday’s election.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The lack of an addition to the running back room hit harder on Monday when Chiefs head coach Andy Reid offered a concise, but concerning, injury update on Pacheco.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last month, the Camp Mystic attorney offered an in-depth timeline of how camp leaders responded to the flood warnings and rising waters.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The sofa was so collapsed that getting up from it felt like core strength training.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And then on Thursday, after most of the show had been written, a man collapsed in the Oval Office, generating an instantly meme-able photograph of the president staring into the camera, looking oblivious to efforts to revive the prone victim at stage left.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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Extending mortgages to 50 years would increase total interest paid and slow the buildup of home equity, potentially trapping borrowers in debt for a lifetime.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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David Letterman, who in 2002 hosted Warren Zevon‘s final television appearance before his death, paid tribute to his friend Saturday night with a lengthy induction speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that lasted several times as long as the musical salute by the Killers that followed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tapestry devoted the equivalent of 11 percent of sales to marketing in the first quarter, up from 4 percent during fiscal 2019.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even with other democratic countries, Biden and his team devoted little attention to expanding free trade agreements and fueled economic tensions with allies, especially South Korea and Japan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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