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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
Voters gave the president similar ratings in Reuters polls in April and mid-May, and close to his first-term low of 33% back in December 2017.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Castro, appearing notably thinner in his olive-green military uniform, entered a theater full of military officers and government officials who gave him a standing ovation.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
According to court records, the victim told police that Pinkerton gave him massages, held his hand, and touched his privates.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Kerr’s pair stayed in the same summer-white conversation, but the Blossom heel gave the trend a more recognizable luxury signature.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Leo cited the 16th century Spanish intellectual tradition, known as the School of Salamanca, that gave rise to concepts of international law and inherent human rights after Spain’s colonial conquests of the Americas.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Rosie welcomed her fourth grandchild in 2023, when her daughter Chelsea gave birth to her first son, Atlas.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The snafu gave companies a monthslong opportunity to press for further changes via a mix of lobbying and legal strategies.
—Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The New York Fed report gave mixed signals about the labor market.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Castro, appearing notably thinner in his olive-green military uniform, entered a theater full of military officers and government officials who gave him a standing ovation.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
According to court records, the victim told police that Pinkerton gave him massages, held his hand, and touched his privates.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Kerr’s pair stayed in the same summer-white conversation, but the Blossom heel gave the trend a more recognizable luxury signature.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Leo cited the 16th century Spanish intellectual tradition, known as the School of Salamanca, that gave rise to concepts of international law and inherent human rights after Spain’s colonial conquests of the Americas.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Rosie welcomed her fourth grandchild in 2023, when her daughter Chelsea gave birth to her first son, Atlas.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The snafu gave companies a monthslong opportunity to press for further changes via a mix of lobbying and legal strategies.
—Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The New York Fed report gave mixed signals about the labor market.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Tarras showed videos in which colleagues described Herek as a devoted father who has volunteered as a coach in youth and masters swimming programs in Broward County.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The two worked with the nonprofit Saluda Community Table and Robert tutored children at a local school and volunteered at the Western North Carolina Air Museum, the obituary reports.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Changtie brought out a seven-yuan pack of Hongtashan and handed Li and me a smoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Red Sox handed Bello a six-year, $55 million contract extension in March 2024, just one-plus season into his major league career following a rapid rise through the organization’s farm system.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Hudson has offered a more moderate approach, saying the Senate should reform the process into a talking filibuster to allow Republicans to push the SAVE Act.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Recreational facilities like Parque Río Cristal, Coney Island in Miramar and Lenin Park, which once offered leisure opportunities for ordinary Cubans, have become shadows of their former selves.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, the film investigates evidence that Greenland’s ice sheet collapsed in the past and asks what that reveals about the planet’s future.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Crucially, the study found that a major sanctuary called Amyklai remained active after the palace collapsed, and later became important to both Spartans and Lakedaimonians.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 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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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Supervisors Rosario Rodriguez, Rich Desmond and Pat Hume voiced support for restoring public safety funding at the hearing.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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And with Father’s Day approaching on June 21, the department store devoted the windows at its 59th Street flagship on Wednesday to the brand and its Summers at Play campaign.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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After losing his re-election campaign in a three-way race, President Bush devoted much of the rest of his life to charitable endeavors.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The latter material, while not widely used in Gaudí’s time, provided the necessary strength while reducing overall weight.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Madrigal had only one hit, but provided some of the game’s key moments.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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