as in endowing
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't
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Recent Examples of gifting
Upgrade Your Coffee with 2 Ingredients Gaines keeps a versatile sugar-vanilla mixture on hand for gifting and for her own daily coffee ritual.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
If the Lola Weighted Blanket isn’t within your gifting budget, the Anthropologie Tipped Puffer Faux-Fur Throw Blanket is another great option for under $150.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Coleman fumbled away his first catch in that game, at Buffalo’s 10-yard line, gifting New England a free field goal in a three-point game.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Tubi, boldly built for fandom, is gifting a suite of some of Keaton's most beloved and relatable motion pictures to viewers for free on the streaming service.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
According to a report from jewelry experts , gifting silver items to babies has long been a tradition, with the silver representing love, protection and prosperity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Each is hand-poured into a striking rectangular amber glass vessel and presented in an elegant red box that feels tailor-made for gifting.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
In addition to gifting the winning athletes’ prize money, Athlos gives back a 10% revenue share to all the athletes.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Personalized photo books serve as a tangible keepsake, ideal for flipping through during family gatherings or gifting during the holidays.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
If the Lola Weighted Blanket isn’t within your gifting budget, the Anthropologie Tipped Puffer Faux-Fur Throw Blanket is another great option for under $150.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Coleman fumbled away his first catch in that game, at Buffalo’s 10-yard line, gifting New England a free field goal in a three-point game.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Tubi, boldly built for fandom, is gifting a suite of some of Keaton's most beloved and relatable motion pictures to viewers for free on the streaming service.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
According to a report from jewelry experts , gifting silver items to babies has long been a tradition, with the silver representing love, protection and prosperity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Each is hand-poured into a striking rectangular amber glass vessel and presented in an elegant red box that feels tailor-made for gifting.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
In addition to gifting the winning athletes’ prize money, Athlos gives back a 10% revenue share to all the athletes.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Personalized photo books serve as a tangible keepsake, ideal for flipping through during family gatherings or gifting during the holidays.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifting
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met in Moscow in May to discuss cooperation, endowing the junta with an air of global legitimacy.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the past, people would even be buried under the khata porch, endowing the doorway with an important spiritual and ritual significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Steven, in addition to giving us Ashur, the gods will be blessing us with the return of Lucy Lawless as Lucretia.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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The star is blessing Swifties with a movie to accompany her new album.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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The airline already started equipping its regional jets with faster internet equipment, and the overhaul of its mainline fleet continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Short investments in manager training can change that, equipping them with tools to normalize recovery and resilience.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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