as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
a diorama about pioneer life at the museum that depicts the giving of beads for clothes
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as in donating
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 handing
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 offering
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 collapsing
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 spending
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 expressing
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 devoting
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 providing
to produce as revenue
a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner
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as in supplying
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in tendering
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmitting
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 giving
Kara Stevens, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Being compassionate and giving will bring rewards.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
The Forbes 400 2025 Philanthropy Score Breakdown A total of 74% of Forbes 400 members scored a 1 (signifying lifetime giving of less than 1%) or a 2 (less than 5%).
—Ella Malmgren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 1938, millions of Americans mailed dimes to the White House to support President Roosevelt’s fight against polio — funding the first successful vaccine and sparking a culture of small-dollar giving.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Predictably, there’s lots of fighting in The Smashing Machine, including plenty of that knee-to-the-face business, though the sound design is often more disturbing than the visuals; the sound of flesh giving way as it’s being pounded like a piece of meat just feels inhumane.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Really giving a lot to the team.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The board also said the new award could lift his stake significantly if all targets were met, giving him even greater control as Tesla seeks to become the world's most valuable company.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Codes for safety can be reviewed and there are no hidden features, giving the user complete control over input security.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
After the show, Swift kept the cute moments coming as she was seen running into Kelce's arms backstage and giving him a kiss.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
And for Rich Aunties, like Ansah, who find joy in giving, smart tax planning can make generosity go further.
—Kara Stevens, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Being compassionate and giving will bring rewards.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
The Forbes 400 2025 Philanthropy Score Breakdown A total of 74% of Forbes 400 members scored a 1 (signifying lifetime giving of less than 1%) or a 2 (less than 5%).
—Ella Malmgren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 1938, millions of Americans mailed dimes to the White House to support President Roosevelt’s fight against polio — funding the first successful vaccine and sparking a culture of small-dollar giving.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Predictably, there’s lots of fighting in The Smashing Machine, including plenty of that knee-to-the-face business, though the sound design is often more disturbing than the visuals; the sound of flesh giving way as it’s being pounded like a piece of meat just feels inhumane.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Really giving a lot to the team.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The board also said the new award could lift his stake significantly if all targets were met, giving him even greater control as Tesla seeks to become the world's most valuable company.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Codes for safety can be reviewed and there are no hidden features, giving the user complete control over input security.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
After the show, Swift kept the cute moments coming as she was seen running into Kelce's arms backstage and giving him a kiss.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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The Princess of Wales has made subtle changes to her signature look over the years, experimenting with bangs, layered cuts and even donating her locks to a charity that creates wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The platform operates as part of WeTransfer’s broader commitment to supporting the arts, with the company donating up to 30% of its advertising space to artists and social causes since 2009.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Johnson then had a lengthy discussion with MLB’s replay office in New York before handing the bat to an authenticator sitting near the Yankees dugout.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The American designer brought Miceli on board with him at Louis Vuitton, eventually handing her the design reins for fashion jewelry.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Apex provides life insurance and supplemental coverage to millions of policyholders across North America, offering affordable protection to working families who need it most.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2021 Apple Music started offering lossless CD quality and high-resolution streaming to all subscribers at no additional charge.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Transmitted by bites, scratches, or even just by getting a drop of infected blood in one's system, the virus spreads rapidly, effectively collapsing society.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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The average vehicle sells for nearly $50,000 and almost 20% of new car buyers are paying $1,000 or more a month, the report said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Richard Linklater’s French-language black-and-white film Nouvelle Vague, paying tribute to the French New Wave movement, initially looked like one of the strongest candidates for the honor.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter, 26, began her speech thanking the VMAs and expressing her appreciation to her fans for listening to her music.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a world of student loans and ever-increasing housing costs, the notion of devoting all of your time to obsessing over the meaning of nineteenth-century poetry does indeed feel like more of a fantasy than witchcraft or demons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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At some point the plan shifted from devoting one season to each of the five years, to having the first season cover one year and the second cover four.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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Accredited investors seeking access to higher-yielding private investments can consider platforms like Crowd Street, RealtyMogul, or private fund managers offering Reg D investments.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Non-yielding gold typically performs well in a low-interest-rate environment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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