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as in used
being in the habit or custom
a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion
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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
she's given to exaggeration
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as in one
known but not named
candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously
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as in donated
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in presented
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in provided
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in offered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in conveyed
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Recent Examples of given
Char Adams, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2022
In any given moment, Cameron threatens to consume anything and everything within a five-foot radius.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
My parents came over to the U.S. from Ireland in 1959 and education and hard work were just givens.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
And there's been all kinds of humanitarian assistance the United States has given.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In the Lanez trial, at any given moment, a follower might believe Lanez’s DNA was conclusively not found on the gun used during the shooting, or that Kylie Jenner kicked Megan out of her house — though there’s no evidence to support either idea.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2022
In any given moment, Cameron threatens to consume anything and everything within a five-foot radius.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
Noun
Assuming the roster gets back to full health, the givens ahead of Pelle in the rotation would be Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware, Andrew Wiggins and, perhaps, Davion Mitchell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
My parents came over to the U.S. from Ireland in 1959 and education and hard work were just givens.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
Not being there in that moment didn’t honor the space he’s been given.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
And there's been all kinds of humanitarian assistance the United States has given.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given
Adjective
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CarMax Auto Finance is one online lender that specializes in used car sales and helps match you to a lender that fits your needs.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kresch pointed out that lawmakers are currently considering two different pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 416 and House Bill 5153, that would amend the eligibility requirements of the CHEAPR program to be more geared toward low-income buyers and used vehicles.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The market is still prone to big swings on developments around the war.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Acrylic and fiberglass tubs are the most stain-prone due to their softer, more porous finishes, which allow dyes to penetrate more easily.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Noun
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The cut is purportedly because of an assumption that online classes cost less than in-person classes, but was introduced at the last minute, with no data to support the claim.—
Jill Penn,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Dutcher is operating under the assumption that those not in the portal on Tuesday intend to return; SDSU officials are finalizing revenue-sharing contracts with them.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Falzone electronically donated $500 to Tucker’s campaign, Carney said, citing state campaign finance records.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Helen and Jacob Shaham donated $15 million, and the Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute now bears their name.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wagner was handed the reins for the rest of the season after Cologne fired Lukas Kwasniok as coach on March 22.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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At the sentencing, prosecutors also presented evidence regarding Gardner’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Okeson-Haberman, according to the news release.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The push came a day after attorneys for Duran presented the judge with a petition signed by more than 11,000 law enforcement officers from around the globe requesting no jail time for the narcotics cop.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the operation collapsed, the messages show the men scrambling for protection and escape routes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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In August 2021, as Kabul collapsed and Afghans crowded the gates of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — then a Republican member of Congress from Oklahoma — tried to travel to Afghanistan.—
Peter Lucier,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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