gifts 1 of 2

plural of gift

gifts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gift

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gifts
Noun
Investigators also found Chavez-DeRemer did not report the tickets, valued at approximately $100 a piece, as she was required to do, despite having completed ethics training explaining government policy on accepting gifts. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Those gifts included rodeo tickets, an alligator wallet and two cowboy hats, according to the report. Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 The complaint further alleges that Spencer shared details about her personal life and gave gifts in the form of cash. Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 His signature gifts — menace at a whisper, deadpan absurdity, theatrical precision, and the knack for making even the strangest line land like an anvil. Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 Elton’s gifts to Freddie included artworks, an onyx and gold bracelet, a Cartier ring and, later, Lalique vases. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 Guest said that behavior included providing the aides with lavish gifts, making comments about their appearance and dress, sending notes regarding his affection and inviting them to intimate dinners and vacations. Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Each of us have our own gifts, as distinct and varied as our fingerprints. Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Wuebben and the board just announced 20 new micro grant winners earlier this month, totaling over $13,000 in gifts. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
The family asked for donations to be made to the singer's Imagination Library, a children's literacy program that gifts free books to kids from birth to age 5, in lieu of flowers. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The account owner or any contributor then gifts after-tax dollars to the account. Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 To drive home his point, Niccolò gifts Medici a manuscript based on his years of keeping counsel with warlords and royals. Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Seeing his grandson suffer, Geppetto (Richard Brake) gifts him a new companion, the titular puppet. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 June 2026 The Godfather of Harlem star, who has portrayed the character for more than 350 episodes, reveals that every day and every new script gifts him with a new life lesson. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026 World tennis champion Jannik Sinner gifts a tennis racket to Pope Leo XIV, during a private meeting, on May 14, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 The beloved icon has a long history of philanthropy, including her incredible Imagination Library program that gifts children around the country with books. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifts
Noun
  • Lowe’s in Boise donated the rest of the materials, which included soil, weed barrier cloth and fertilizer, bringing the total donations to $800, according to Mitchley.
    Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The bar accumulated over 50 donations from dozens of local businesses for raffle prizes, which will go on throughout the day.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Solano-De Carrier noted that part of the American dream for Latinos is the ability to envision themselves as scholars, generational talents, or even power players in the economy.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters are keen to see academy talents given a chance, but teams around them invested heavily.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down.
    Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple.
    Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.
    GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The catharsis of moments like this—and the unpredictability with which they’re deployed—endows Oen Sujet’s music with delight worth chasing, but the climb doesn’t always feel equal to the drop.
    Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • The unique porous structure of this magnesium foam endows the material with exceptional mechanical properties, combining high formability with high energy absorption.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Place Vendôme serves as a place for leading maisons to unveil exhibitions and presentations, while emerging jewelry brands have tapped into attending tastemakers and buyers alongside the French and international press for visibility.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Users create nearly 3,000 presentations and 1,000 documents every minute, the company announced on Thursday.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This sect of floor lamp marries lighting with elevated function thanks to a side table affixed to the base that can balance smaller knick knacks.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Streamline open shelves and reduce the amount of decor, especially small knick-knacks.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Gifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifts. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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