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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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Wednesday’s home defeat against Manchester City leaves the Spaniard with just three wins across his last 10 games, but fans inside the Bernabeu stopped short of the white handkerchief-waving protest that often marks the death throes of a Los Blancos head coach.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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That leaves a lot of room for a variety of outcomes, depending on how the additional 12 Republicans vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The lodge offers hiking excursions to both.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 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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Seconds later, without receiving help or any visible concern from other train passengers, Zarutska collapses to the train floor, where she was later pronounced dead.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Ohio pays nursing homes a daily rate for Medicaid residents and provides additional payments to facilities that meet certain quality benchmarks.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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At the end of the evening all guests received a copy of the stunning new book Santo Domingo, published by the prestigious Assouline publishing house, which pays homage to the country’s vibrant capital city, its rich history, and its exhilarating future.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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If a young person expresses a distorted belief, unhealthy coping strategy or potentially harmful idea, the chatbot may validate parts of that thinking rather than appropriately challenging it.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Fishel hopes for reconciliation Fishel expresses hope that the sitcom's core four will reunite and renew their old bonds one day.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 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.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Expensive oil has already sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The slow ride across is relaxing and often yields dolphin sightings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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