gifts 1 of 2

Definition of giftsnext
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
As is customary for the exponentially gifted among us, Gilbert Chevalier’s gifts for playing football, not soccer, with its robotic evocation of socks and fouls, but football, poetic, sensual, democratic football, earned him triumph and glory and even a brief siesta on top of the world. Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Save on adult and kids' neck pillows (starting at $29), and get great gifts for the whole family. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 Chiu said the anniversary helped spur major gifts from artists and longtime supporters, many of whom already had deep relationships with the museum. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026 Many gifts such as these made their way to Pittsburgh and were saved by Tree of Life members. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026 Some offered her flowers and gifts. Max Foster, CNN Money, 13 May 2026 Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be predictable. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026 According to the law, a school district may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source to implement SB 546. Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Jonathan Adler products run the gamut from furniture, lighting and pottery to decor and pillows, bath, games and gifts, in vibrant colors and bold graphics. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Verb
Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026 The best Studio Ghibli gifts to buy Totoro is a Studio Ghibli fan favorite, and this fluffy Totoro Catbus is one of the film’s most recognizable icons. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 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 However, their idyllic weekend becomes twisted when Amelia gifts Adam, who is face blind, a mysterious letter. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 The Capital One Venture X also gifts you 10,000 bonus miles each account anniversary, which is worth at least $100 in travel. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026 Cowboys-Commanders gifts us two hugely disappointing teams eliminated from playoff contention. Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025 The holiday season is here and the final episodes of Stranger Things will air on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, so there's never been a better time to search for the best Stranger Things gifts out there. Alexander Cox, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifts
Noun
  • One of Vang’s top contributors was ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee and online fundraising platform largely based on individual donations.
    Corey Schmidt May 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
  • In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Pavel Dorofeyev has made a name for himself with his shot from the right circle, the epitome of a skilled player making the best use of his talents by setting the Vegas record for power-play goals with 20 this season.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • Kyle isn’t content with such small-scale operations, however, considering his and his friends’ talents.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Yet, even as its population has contracted, the problem Rikers presents has grown.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • Survival beyond Earth won't hinge on heroics as much as planning, engineering and being as methodical as the threats deep space presents.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 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
  • Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Paramount Skydance wrapped up its series of intimate presentations with agencies and marketers in recent weeks.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2026
  • Eventually, some used it to prepare for conversations, presentations, or decisions.
    Jonathan Avery, STAT, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Get Rid Of Clutter Knick-knacks, stacks of magazines, and piles of untended laundry can be magnets for dust.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • From clothing to toys, knick-knacks to collectibles, all sorts of items were seen for sale on Saturday.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Gifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifts. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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