gifting

present participle of gift

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gifting Unfortunately, state lawmakers are already signaling their intention to eat up these gains by gifting new expensive pension benefit increases to influential public safety worker unions. Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 In the fall, Liberty will unveil a dedicated gifting space, with chocolate, stationery, books and candles on the fourth floor. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The survey found 51% of gift-givers used group gifting in 2026, a 287% increase from 2024. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026 That makes the mini more approachable for first-time buyers and occasions like gifting. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 By gifting her peonies, they’ve been added to the group in Kristin’s garden. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 After years of gifting the world with bounties of punk perfection, friends and family of Jennifer Finch are asking fans to give back. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu kept them in the game after, gifting Mexico — who were booed for a flat first half — the winner. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 One of our favorite gifting hubs, Anthropologie also stocks a surprisingly robust assortment of outdoor furniture and decor. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifting
Verb
  • By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • Jimmy Fallon has been blessing the New York Knicks with good humor for decades.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The principal donation will go towards endowing the Met’s long-standing internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity.
    News Desk, Artforum, 4 May 2026
  • This information can indirectly influence national discussions by endowing them with more credibility.
    Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • All told, $875,000 worth of computer hardware loaned by Silicon Graphics, $350,000 worth from Apple and some $500,000 in additional hardware and software went into equipping both the set and off-stage control room.
    Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • Many also skip equipping employees with the training and know-how to confidently incorporate AI into daily workflows.
    Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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