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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
Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
And according to the brand, the shape stick gives a natural finish that lasts for up to 24 hours.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
This gives drivers more time to react and could potentially prevent up to 80% of non-impaired vehicle crashes in the US alone.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Ultimately, that will be up to the developers and engineers to determine if the NCDOT gives them the green light to move forward with an official proposal.
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Michael Praats,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Take an evening class A local yoga, Zumba, or strength class gives you a structured, social outlet in the same time slot happy hour usually occupies, trading the bar stool for a mat or a mirror.
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Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
So that gives a glimpse of what a one-Disney approach can be.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
And according to the brand, the shape stick gives a natural finish that lasts for up to 24 hours.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
This gives drivers more time to react and could potentially prevent up to 80% of non-impaired vehicle crashes in the US alone.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Ultimately, that will be up to the developers and engineers to determine if the NCDOT gives them the green light to move forward with an official proposal.
—
Michael Praats,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Take an evening class A local yoga, Zumba, or strength class gives you a structured, social outlet in the same time slot happy hour usually occupies, trading the bar stool for a mat or a mirror.
—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
So that gives a glimpse of what a one-Disney approach can be.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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Guests can also book a private oyster bed tour, and Ocean Edge donates $25 of the fee to a local oyster bed foundation.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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The lightweight, double-layered design offers extra coverage without feeling heavy, while the stretchy waistband and flowy design keep it comfortable all day.
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Neither company currently offers new vehicles for less than $50,000.
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Corruption deepened, the economy entered one of the worst collapses in modern history, and a humanitarian crisis pushed close to a third of the population out of the country.
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By contrast, Roberts’s opinion in Slaughter collapses this distinction.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
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Written in a style disarming and gently subversive, Slaughterhouse-Five expresses outrage at war that even now remains in opposition to conventional wisdom.
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The North Dakota library, located near the national park gateway town of Medora, devotes a number of exhibits to Roosevelt’s commitment to protecting America’s vanishing wildlands and wild animals.
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For example, one of my friends devotes each day of the week to a different zone in her house.
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An average summer typically yields between one to three of these such warnings.
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Every roadway incident yields distinct outcomes based on liability and insurance limits.
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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