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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
The baroness gave Epstein interior design tips and picked out antique furniture and vases worth more than $500,000 for the financier to buy for his properties.
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Artemis 2 looped around the moon's far side today (April 6), in a nearly seven-hour encounter that gave its four astronauts views of Earth's nearest neighbor that human eyes had never seen before.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, fewer agents reported price cuts than the previous quarter, but that may be the result of seasonal dynamics and the impact of lower mortgage rates in the middle of the first quarter, which gave buyers more purchasing power.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Arkansas lost to Arizona in this regional semifinal, but Ewin’s jam gave its audience the Edvard Munch face.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Royals gave him that opportunity this spring.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The Pelicans went on a 17-3 run across a five-minute stretch in the second quarter when their zone defense gave Orlando’s offense problems.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026
Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
An employee gave us a tour of the office.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Artemis 2 looped around the moon's far side today (April 6), in a nearly seven-hour encounter that gave its four astronauts views of Earth's nearest neighbor that human eyes had never seen before.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, fewer agents reported price cuts than the previous quarter, but that may be the result of seasonal dynamics and the impact of lower mortgage rates in the middle of the first quarter, which gave buyers more purchasing power.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Arkansas lost to Arizona in this regional semifinal, but Ewin’s jam gave its audience the Edvard Munch face.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Royals gave him that opportunity this spring.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The Pelicans went on a 17-3 run across a five-minute stretch in the second quarter when their zone defense gave Orlando’s offense problems.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026
Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
An employee gave us a tour of the office.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Gentry also volunteered with several nonprofits and was a member of the Charlotte Symphony’s board, where he was honored for his service.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Alan volunteered for Capitol Reef’s biologists, scouting for bighorn sheep and cougar.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees’ bullpen was short-handed after closer David Bednar threw 33 pitches in Saturday night’s 9-7 win, leaving him unavailable for Sunday’s game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Someone handed the contestant, now with the blindfold removed, a giant check.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The union offered to have workers return to work in less than a week in exchange for continued contract negotiations.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The happiest beginning was offered, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the operation collapsed, the messages show the men scrambling for protection and escape routes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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In August 2021, as Kabul collapsed and Afghans crowded the gates of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — then a Republican member of Congress from Oklahoma — tried to travel to Afghanistan.—
Peter Lucier,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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An earnings tax is a tax paid on income earned by a person, like salaries, wages, tips and investments.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Athletes have largely won the freedom to transfer almost at will via the portal along with the ability to be paid by schools that are now doling out more than $20 million a year to their athletes.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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For over an hour ahead of Tuesday's vote, residents voiced their concerns about Flock Safety, a company used by many cities across the country that some are now parting ways with over data-sharing concerns.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Starmer, at a 10 Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, voiced his belief that the country’s future lies with continental Europe rather than the mercurial United States.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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So devoted her allowance along with donations from the District 148 board to get the project rolling.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Aleksei stopped working and devoted his full attention to his sons and their hockey development, leaving Olga to support the family.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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