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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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However, when politicians have squared with them, British voters have in the past volunteered for harsh medicine.
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His cousin volunteered his home for the week of shiva; a rabbi from Puerto Rico coordinated the minyans.
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The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.
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One example of a surprising fashion show led to interaction with guests presenting the spring 2024 collection in Milan, when staff members handed envelopes to attendees seated in the two grandstands facing a minimal black set.
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Comedian Rob Schneider offered to pay any potential fines, but none of the four players have been fined.
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Both offered an appealing mix of affordability, lifestyle, community and infrastructure that helped attract location-independent professionals from around the world.
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Niv Shisler, 24, an aspiring rapper who works at Dorfman’s restaurant, moved to the town last November lured by cheap housing when rents collapsed during the war.
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The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed.
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But some of the payments Newsom solicited went to nonprofits Siebel Newsom is involved with, and which have paid her a salary.
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.
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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.
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Aside from a lawsuit, even people in support of the project voiced that there could be work ahead.
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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.
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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.
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The ceasefire provided little respite, Faqih said.
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HelloAmino founder Aelie Swift told Fortune a new supplier provided an ingredient that was slightly different, but completely changed the composition of its products.
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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