as in blessing
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
Wellness, specifically, has seen a recent boom, becoming one of the top categories for gifting items last holiday season.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Epstein also took an interest in Churkin’s son, Maxim, gifting him laptops and Apple watches, the records show.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Before that awkward post-flight encounter, Liu made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, gifting host Jimmy Fallon a wig emulating her iconic halo hair.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
But Michaels’ latest expansion will truly cement the brand’s status as a one-stop shop for every occasion, from decorating to gifting.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
For investors thinking about selling, gifting or restructuring their physical gold holdings, understanding the tax implications is essential.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This event includes giveaways and gifts with purchase for all customers, along with a separate VIP section and gifting suite for Boot Barn ambassadors.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to a reunion special dropping tonight, the streamer is also gifting us Yanks season four of Traitors UK, which wrapped its run on the BBC last month with record ratings.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Palm branches were waved to greet Jesus according to the doctrine, and now the date is celebrated by gifting palm branches, often woven into the shape of a cross.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Epstein also took an interest in Churkin’s son, Maxim, gifting him laptops and Apple watches, the records show.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Before that awkward post-flight encounter, Liu made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, gifting host Jimmy Fallon a wig emulating her iconic halo hair.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
But Michaels’ latest expansion will truly cement the brand’s status as a one-stop shop for every occasion, from decorating to gifting.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
For investors thinking about selling, gifting or restructuring their physical gold holdings, understanding the tax implications is essential.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This event includes giveaways and gifts with purchase for all customers, along with a separate VIP section and gifting suite for Boot Barn ambassadors.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to a reunion special dropping tonight, the streamer is also gifting us Yanks season four of Traitors UK, which wrapped its run on the BBC last month with record ratings.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Palm branches were waved to greet Jesus according to the doctrine, and now the date is celebrated by gifting palm branches, often woven into the shape of a cross.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifting
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When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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As public funding for higher education has eroded, universities have increasingly turned to wealthy donors to underwrite major projects and supplement budgets by endowing professorships and research centers.—
Yana van der Meulen Rodgers,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nimer explains that following this money isn’t typically as direct as Sylvester endowing a second faculty chair this week in the DCC’s name.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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