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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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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6
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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7
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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8
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
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Low enrollment and weak alumni giving has led to faculty salary freezes and budget deficits.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Many billionaires have ramped up their giving after the primary.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In the 1970s, his charitable giving supported feminist and ecological causes and Native Americans.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
With billions of dollars earmarked for charitable giving, philanthropic capital could help unlock meaningful progress in nuclear energy, a technology with the potential to cut emissions and deliver clean, reliable power to developing economies.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Now, she’s honored to be the one doing the giving.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The beauty and success of this unique giving campaign begins with readers of The Republic, who come together every year to support neighbors in need and programs making a difference in Arizona.
—Silvia Solis, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
DiMarcus is a football player who loves attention and that’s about it, though Jarrett Austin Brown is giving one of the show’s brighter performances.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Video of the incident showed Bovino throwing a gas canister at demonstrators in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood without giving a verbal warning -- a violation of the judge's earlier temporary restraining order limiting the use of force, the judge said.
—James Hill, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Stewart said FanDuel, DraftKings and other companies don't operate in Florida and Arkansas because laws in those states would require giving 50% of the revenue to tribal nations.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond giving advice on individual money moves, Tu’s thinking bigger picture now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
BEMt is oil-soluble, giving it a smooth, non-chalky texture on the skin.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The reason for this striking look is the inhibitor gene which suppresses pigment deposition at the base of the hair shaft, giving the cat the shimmering effect.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Palm Springs Film Festival kicked off its giving season Wednesday, revealing that the cast of Joachim Trier’s Cannes hit Sentimental Value will receive its International Star Award — the first time the award will be presented to an ensemble.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Low enrollment and weak alumni giving has led to faculty salary freezes and budget deficits.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Many billionaires have ramped up their giving after the primary.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In the 1970s, his charitable giving supported feminist and ecological causes and Native Americans.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
With billions of dollars earmarked for charitable giving, philanthropic capital could help unlock meaningful progress in nuclear energy, a technology with the potential to cut emissions and deliver clean, reliable power to developing economies.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Now, she’s honored to be the one doing the giving.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The beauty and success of this unique giving campaign begins with readers of The Republic, who come together every year to support neighbors in need and programs making a difference in Arizona.
—Silvia Solis, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
DiMarcus is a football player who loves attention and that’s about it, though Jarrett Austin Brown is giving one of the show’s brighter performances.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Video of the incident showed Bovino throwing a gas canister at demonstrators in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood without giving a verbal warning -- a violation of the judge's earlier temporary restraining order limiting the use of force, the judge said.
—James Hill, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Stewart said FanDuel, DraftKings and other companies don't operate in Florida and Arkansas because laws in those states would require giving 50% of the revenue to tribal nations.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond giving advice on individual money moves, Tu’s thinking bigger picture now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
BEMt is oil-soluble, giving it a smooth, non-chalky texture on the skin.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The reason for this striking look is the inhibitor gene which suppresses pigment deposition at the base of the hair shaft, giving the cat the shimmering effect.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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To taste one hot off the press, so to speak, is an experience not to be missed; the flavor is so complex, the mouthful so round, the texture so yielding.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gold also gains appeal when interest rates fall, as lower yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company is donating food and essentials from DashMart locations to local food banks and urging Congress to restore full SNAP funding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Martin’s is donating $5 from every Thanksgiving package meal purchased to Southern Smoke Foundation.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Case for Hiring a Pro Hiring a pet transporter means handing the leash—temporarily—to someone trained for the job.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But now some of Wall Street’s billionaires—even ones who backed candidates running against Mamdani—are offering their help in light of his win.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reservoirs supplying Tehran and other urban centers have dropped to critically low levels, while agricultural production in the nation’s most fertile regions is collapsing, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dorzon had been shot 11 times and his girlfriend had also been hit, collapsing on the front lawn.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Brown’s descendants, and their spouses, are responsible for pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the community and spending countless hours serving on local nonprofit boards.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Blackhawks are still spending more time in the defensive zone and less time in the offensive zone compared to other NHL teams.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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