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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
By leaving the floor immediately, Wembanyama gave critics an easy target and allowed the story to become about his temperament rather than the Knicks' championship celebration.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The Royals even gave Spence a slim lead.
—Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Yamal’s arrival gave Spain another gear.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The commission also gave an initial green-light to an adjacent development plan.
—Rose Evans
updated June 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Bette Midler and Patti Smith sang; Lily Gladstone gave a heartfelt speech about Native American resistance; Ayo Edebiri made a surprise appearance to encourage people to vote in the midterms; and De Niro slung some other curse words at the administration while yearning for a different America.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Classified as the Gianvito 105 design, the handmade Italian shoes gave her Catherine Walker Lafayette Coatdress a pithy touch with their sleek 105mm stiletto heel.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The man who gave us the Nautilus has died.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
That mutual praise and respect was a big reason Hawks ownership gave the thumbs up on his hiring.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The Royals even gave Spence a slim lead.
—Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Yamal’s arrival gave Spain another gear.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The commission also gave an initial green-light to an adjacent development plan.
—Rose Evans
updated June 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Bette Midler and Patti Smith sang; Lily Gladstone gave a heartfelt speech about Native American resistance; Ayo Edebiri made a surprise appearance to encourage people to vote in the midterms; and De Niro slung some other curse words at the administration while yearning for a different America.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Classified as the Gianvito 105 design, the handmade Italian shoes gave her Catherine Walker Lafayette Coatdress a pithy touch with their sleek 105mm stiletto heel.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The man who gave us the Nautilus has died.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
That mutual praise and respect was a big reason Hawks ownership gave the thumbs up on his hiring.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Her son, Steve Cox, said the loss is especially painful because Zepeda had recently volunteered to donate one of her kidneys to him after he was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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None of that came to pass, since Devens — who volunteered to do the flip within seconds — landed the coin firmly on heads.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Babies are handed six-shooters before the butt slap.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Police said that Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Instead, an electronic signing was offered to get the agreement finalized.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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On May 9, 1873—Black Friday—stocks collapsed, and fights broke out on the floor of the exchange, which was forced to close.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Like how the 1964 claims of a North Vietnamese attack in the Gulf of Tonkin collapsed.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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But while a cash prize might be dangled, it's often never paid — particularly if the kid carrying out the crime gets busted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Swift and Kelce reportedly paid $3 million to rent the 820,000-square-foot Madison Square Garden for three days — one to set up, one for the nuptials, and one to strike everything, according to TMZ.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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After public comments during which residents voiced confusion and lack of awareness of the city’s plans, the zoning commission voted 4-2 to have another round of community engagement efforts to better inform residents and for Denton’s Development Services team to make changes to the plans.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Aside from a lawsuit, even people in support of the project voiced that there could be work ahead.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Almost a decade ago, Coerte began writing a script for a movie about Ann and Earl Morris, married archeologists who devoted their lives to unearthing Navajo history in the American Southwest.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 June 2026
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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