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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
Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Caraway said the vacancy gives voters a fresh start and that her legislative background sets her apart.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Wendy Damron, President and CEO of South Carolina’s Palmetto Promise Institute, says that the ESTF program gives more parents the opportunity to find or curate the right educational fit for their children.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Neptune entering your money zone gives you an opportunity to set budgets that reflect those values, so your finances can reflect what truly matters to your heart.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Focussing on your Wellness Guru only gives it more power.
—Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Caraway said the vacancy gives voters a fresh start and that her legislative background sets her apart.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Wendy Damron, President and CEO of South Carolina’s Palmetto Promise Institute, says that the ESTF program gives more parents the opportunity to find or curate the right educational fit for their children.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Neptune entering your money zone gives you an opportunity to set budgets that reflect those values, so your finances can reflect what truly matters to your heart.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Focussing on your Wellness Guru only gives it more power.
—Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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Pratt Industries donates 100 alarms Pratt Industries’ Mill Division in Valparaiso has donated 100 carbon monoxide alarms to the Valparaiso Fire Department to support fire safety efforts, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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For every bottle that’s sold, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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At night, shadows from the tree leaves outside dance on the floor through the large window.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will talk to reporters at Gillette Stadium Friday afternoon before the team leaves for the Super Bowl in northern California this weekend.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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What’s becoming harder to ignore is who appears to be benefiting when oversight collapses.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fernandina gangway collapses during 4th of July fireworks The cause of the deck collapse is under investigation.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
25 Jan. 2026
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The 1970s were also a time of high-performance home audio and the JBL L100 Classic 80 pays tribute to that legacy by delivering refined acoustics, the latest materials and JBL’s build quality.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the gig pays an average $30,480 a year.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BEHIND THE SCENES – 'Yellowstone' actress expresses shame over series conclusion after drama.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jordan describes the relationship between chef and winemaker as a constant dialogue, a feedback loop that ensures every pairing expresses the wine’s architecture, not just its flavor profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, the saddest novel ever written, devotes some space to the description of just such a device, the earliest example of a fictional machine capable of writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the governor also devotes several pages to providing his side of the story from the 2024 search for a vice-presidential candidate, after Harris wrote a detailed account of the traditionally secretive process, which included a less-than-warm meeting with Shapiro.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Globally, every $1 invested in school meals yields up to $35 in economic returns.—
Reem Alabali Radovan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Southern California is an ecologically diverse agricultural wonderland which yields a style of progressive cuisine that’s equal parts radical simplicity and playfully inventive, rooted in what are arguably the best farmers markets in the country.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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