gifting

present participle of gift

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gifting The viral moment became a topic of conversation for weeks after the show wrapped, with Rausch gifting her a Birkin Bag as an apology for betraying her on the show. Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 In the second half, United’s defensive sloppiness only got worse and led to Brighton adding a second and third in almost comical fashion, gifting goals to Maxim De Cuyper and Pascal Gross in a five-minute spell. Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Through circumstance and timing, DeSantis has used appointments to drastically shape Florida politics — and its judiciary — to his liking, gifting allies the levers of power and the benefit of incumbency. Zoe Millán, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Gift Products To Smaller Creators If budget allows, gifting products to creators and nano- or micro-influencers can be a cost-effective way to build awareness in unfamiliar markets. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 After finally shaving his beard off, Colbert concluded the interview by gifting Kimmel something special from his show. Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 There are in-house jewelry specialists on site who aim to offer expert, unbiased advice to customers across the brands, and in gifting and collecting. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The Poncey-Highland barbecue restaurant’s party will raise money for Parton’s Imagination Library, the book-gifting organization that has given away more than 300 million books to children around the world. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The Opry pledged to donate a portion of the ticket sales to Parton's Imagination Library book gifting program. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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
  • Sectors that are building/equipping/powering data centers (construction, manufacturing, utilities) were stronger.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy's top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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