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as in donates
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 leaves
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 offers
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 collapses
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 pays
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 expresses
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 devotes
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 provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in extends
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmits
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 gives
Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Kane looked laboured and lost at Euro 2024 but England should be getting the best version of him in the coming weeks, which gives them a chance of beating any opponent.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
What gives you optimism right now?
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Stepping away from work for even 30 minutes helps lower cognitive overload and gives your nervous system a chance to recalibrate before work stress follows you home.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
That is because the traffic pattern itself gives you away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Kane looked laboured and lost at Euro 2024 but England should be getting the best version of him in the coming weeks, which gives them a chance of beating any opponent.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
What gives you optimism right now?
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Stepping away from work for even 30 minutes helps lower cognitive overload and gives your nervous system a chance to recalibrate before work stress follows you home.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
That is because the traffic pattern itself gives you away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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The front and rear tracks have been stretched like the Civic Type-R, which donates its front dual-axis and rear multilink suspension to the Prelude, as well as its adaptive dampers, which have been recalibrated for a more comfortable ride.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Anyone who donates $30 or more will receive a commemorative t-shirt designed by Ezra Young, a product design major at the University of Minnesota who is a descendant of Lewis Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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That leaves an interesting two-by-two decision at stake.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Love collapses, and her mother cries out several times before the body camera footage ends.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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There’s an even bigger problem, though—Charlie collapses on the floor in pain, alone in the office, as the season ends.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund—the primary fund that pays retirement benefits—is now projected to run dry in 2032, one year sooner than last year’s estimate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Kantor expresses an empathy for young people that the more callous of this year’s graduation speakers seemed to lack.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Potential for harm The executive order expresses concern about AI systems that can discover software vulnerabilities and write malicious code to exploit them.—
Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Despite the elegiac tone, Jill also devotes much of the book to the social side of being first lady.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Borrowing costs fell sharply on Thursday, with 10-year Treasury yields down as much as 8 basis points, with yields on the 2-year and 30-year also firmly lower, after Trump called off plans for fresh strikes against Iran.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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