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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
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Though superb on defense, the Pistons themselves have only average 3-point firepower, a deficiency that gave the Magic, with their defense and their physicality, an opening to reach the second round.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Most recently, in May 2026, Dolly gave another update on her health and work, announcing that her upcoming set of live shows was officially canceled.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
My mother had unwittingly sewn the first clothes that gave me a powerful sense of gender euphoria.
—Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Gase then spent a large chunk of his coaching history with the Broncos from 2009-14, the last three seasons serving as the team’s offensive coordinator before the Dolphins gave him a shot as head coach.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Chicago White Sox gave a metaphorical game ball to a World War II veteran, naming him their hero of the game.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
And so basketball season — all two games of it — gave way to physical therapy season, all two months of it.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Though superb on defense, the Pistons themselves have only average 3-point firepower, a deficiency that gave the Magic, with their defense and their physicality, an opening to reach the second round.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Most recently, in May 2026, Dolly gave another update on her health and work, announcing that her upcoming set of live shows was officially canceled.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
My mother had unwittingly sewn the first clothes that gave me a powerful sense of gender euphoria.
—Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Gase then spent a large chunk of his coaching history with the Broncos from 2009-14, the last three seasons serving as the team’s offensive coordinator before the Dolphins gave him a shot as head coach.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Chicago White Sox gave a metaphorical game ball to a World War II veteran, naming him their hero of the game.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
And so basketball season — all two games of it — gave way to physical therapy season, all two months of it.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Comer said the decision not to video the interview, for which Lutnick volunteered, was keeping with the committee’s practice.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Among those helping prepare victims for burial was Kazem Pourzahedian, a fabric merchant in Minab who for 10 years has volunteered at a local mortuary to perform the ritual washing of the dead.—
Zohreh Saberi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Patrick, who framed it as a moral choice, handed the decision to Mira.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Courage defender Felicitas Rauch was handed a straight red card in second half stoppage time for violent conduct on Haley Hopkins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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His 69-year-old wife was transferred to South Africa at the same time but collapsed at a Johannesburg airport and died at a nearby hospital, the South African Department of Health said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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His wife later collapsed and died at Johannesburg’s international airport while attempting to return home.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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The project will be paid for primarily through neighborhood improvement capital funds, with smaller amounts coming from the city’s motor fuel tax fund and its sewer fund, the staff report shows.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The films’ posters for both the 2006 and the second film feature a giant red shoe, and the stars paid homage to that by slipping into a variety of designer heels during the press tour.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Riquelme Vega, a Chilean Dutch cocaine importer also in the Super Cartel, wanted to murder a rival in Dubai by sending a team of Colombian assassins to the Emirates, Kinahan voiced his disapproval.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seymour is voiced by Ian Lynch Passarelli.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now a top barrister and devoted single father to 10-year-old daughter Cami, Cope appears to have rebuilt his life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hall devoted an entire show to the verdict in the Rodney King case.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wells Fargo provided armed gold transport to banks back East.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 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,
3 May 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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