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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
Each member gave their all, giving a rousing performance that ranged from sweet and cute to jaw-droppingly sexy.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.
—Gaby Iori
january 27, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Bullock said this gave ERCOT another tool to prepare.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
For a few minutes, the weight of the last year gave way to connection.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 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
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
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.
—Gaby Iori
january 27, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Bullock said this gave ERCOT another tool to prepare.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
For a few minutes, the weight of the last year gave way to connection.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Shapiro volunteered at an Israeli army base in high school and worked at the Israeli embassy in Washington early in his career.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, when the family first started shooting together, John Adams volunteered to edit because no one had that skill.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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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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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Versions offered by government officials and the family’s attorney and neighbors offer contradictory versions of whether the parents were given adequate opportunity to leave the child with someone else.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Photo by Anne Arundel County Fire Department In Harford County, crews rescued four cows, a bull and a horse after a barn collapsed.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sutton said Minneapolis policing has collapsed since the 2020 unrest, noting the city is authorized for about 900 officers but now has roughly 550, with only around 265 patrol officers available to police the entire city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This means some workers paid more tax during the year than their final liability will require.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The court set a bail of $252,000, which was paid.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Kang cited positive reactions from Canadian officials, noting that Defense Minister David McGuinty voiced no safety concerns after inspecting a submarine under construction at Hanwha Shipyard last year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grounded in historical records, the series is animated by artists using a variety of generative AI tools, voiced by SAG actors, with an original score; and edited, mixed, and color graded by our post-production team.—
TIME PR,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2019, Carlson devoted an eleven-minute monologue to the woes of Sidney, Nebraska, which had once thrived as the headquarters of the sporting-goods chain Cabela’s.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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