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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
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2024
Liberal education is about questioning givens, not reaffirming them.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
The Green and Gold faithful at historic Lambeau Field will be extra pumped up given Parsons' presence.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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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
There are some givens in the B’s lineup, as long as there’s good health.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2024
Liberal education is about questioning givens, not reaffirming them.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Verb
However, given the state of negotiations, the likelihood of a shutdown one month from the deadline is certainly credible.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
The Green and Gold faithful at historic Lambeau Field will be extra pumped up given Parsons' presence.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given
Adjective
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The company achieved a 58 percent reduction in water intensity, mainly driven by process optimization, increase of recovery of used water and advanced cleaning technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the film, Mark, who had grown so used to winning, has won in the most transformative way.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Certain seed varieties are formulated to be less prone to splitting, including Stonehead, Savoy Ace, and Caraflex.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Over 20 years, Belichick disciples became prone to treating players as disposable assets instead of human beings they are supposed to both employ and empower.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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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Still, the assumption that children and adolescents are not at risk for hearing loss is untrue, says Burt.—
Jennifer E. Mabry,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Curiosity helps break down assumptions, keeps people from being stuck, and prevents burnout at work by distributing opportunities more evenly.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those wanting a variety selection of Graeter's ice cream can purchase the Warrior Pack available online throughout September, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Cure Starts Now.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the time of his death, according to the school, Pickens donated at least $652 million to his alma mater, with the money split between academics and athletics.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, after the mother handed him over, Agba allegedly walked out of the line and began to walk away, according to the outlets.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Soboleva handed her a few pieces of paper and smiled.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to his own designs, Silos presented over the years exhibitions of photos by the likes of Larry Fink and Sarah Moon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lindsay Lohan, Brittany Murphy, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears — just to name a few — were all presented as cautionary tales.—
Rachel Harrison,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Given.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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