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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
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Opponents of selling artifacts recovered from the wreckage say the company is bound by a 1990s agreement that gave RMS Titanic exclusive salvage rights to the ship in exchange for promising to never sell those items.
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Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Molner eventually gave Couric a call and asked her out.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Holden gave the Ferrari yet another repaint, this time in metallic dark blue.
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Anchelle Perl of the Chabad of Mineola took a format best known for celebrities and gave it a spiritual twist.
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Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The state also intends to use a handwritten note Robinson gave to Twiggs, as well as text messages and other evidence, Graf said.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Opponents of selling artifacts recovered from the wreckage say the company is bound by a 1990s agreement that gave RMS Titanic exclusive salvage rights to the ship in exchange for promising to never sell those items.
—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Molner eventually gave Couric a call and asked her out.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Holden gave the Ferrari yet another repaint, this time in metallic dark blue.
—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Anchelle Perl of the Chabad of Mineola took a format best known for celebrities and gave it a spiritual twist.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The state also intends to use a handwritten note Robinson gave to Twiggs, as well as text messages and other evidence, Graf said.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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After thousands of Nepalese citizens volunteered to fight for Russia, Nepal banned any travel to Ukraine or Russia for work.
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Bonda also volunteered at a mobile library project started by expat Debra Blake and Carol Woodruff, who splits time between Southern California and Baja.
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SpaceX employees voted to incorporate the area as the city of Starbase in 2025; just as the county handed the new municipality authority to close the beach during launches.
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His partner handed me a tiny version of the leaf to clip to my hat.
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Once, out of those 14 calls, the auto-attendant offered to have an agent call me back when one became available.
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In April, the company offered its first voluntary buyouts.
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Witnesses said ambulances and rescue workers rushed to the scene after the roof collapsed.
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Families of the people in both apartment buildings – and others that collapsed in the area – have uploaded videos to social media in the days after the earthquake, pleading for help.
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If the estate has sufficient assets after higher-priority expenses, such as certain taxes, administrative costs and funeral expenses, qualifying debts may be paid before any remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
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Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
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The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
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There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
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Jim Cramer devoted his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers to answering that question.
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German political scientist Jürgen Falter has devoted much of his career to studying Nazi membership records and has written extensively on the rise of Adolf Hitler and his party.
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
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Heroic efforts by international and local rescue teams have provided moments of hope and relief.
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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