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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 new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The family posed happily arm-in-arm and, at one point, James gave his mother a sweet kiss on the cheek.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Judge Juanita Freeman gave Lewis three years in prison, then stayed the sentence for 15 years in favor of probation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
The former daytime show personality recently gave a New Year's Day address, telling viewers to hold him and the legendary CBS program (previously fronted by Walter Cronkite, Katie Couric, and more) to high journalism standards.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington’s presence there, however, gave the delegates confidence to endow the presidency with vague and expansive powers.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
But opting for two-big rotations gave Smith a second chance to carve out a role for himself.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The family posed happily arm-in-arm and, at one point, James gave his mother a sweet kiss on the cheek.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Judge Juanita Freeman gave Lewis three years in prison, then stayed the sentence for 15 years in favor of probation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
The former daytime show personality recently gave a New Year's Day address, telling viewers to hold him and the legendary CBS program (previously fronted by Walter Cronkite, Katie Couric, and more) to high journalism standards.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington’s presence there, however, gave the delegates confidence to endow the presidency with vague and expansive powers.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
But opting for two-big rotations gave Smith a second chance to carve out a role for himself.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 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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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 70 percent of ECHL players voted to walk away, just before Christmas, despite being offered a 20 percent pay bump by the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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What a slap in the face to the folks who’ve studied, who’ve researched, who’ve invented, who’ve saved lives, who’ve fought for their lives, who’ve lost their lives, who’ve devoted their lives to keeping that last group as small as possible.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The business also provided hobbyists with a place to talk about home brewing and meet other people with the same interest.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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