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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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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
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
The contest has been getting bigger every year, Rimowa’s chief marketing officer Mathieu Plenier told between 300 and 400 guests attending the prize-giving at Berlin’s minimalist Kulturforum building on Monday evening.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Music Community Foundation is a national org based in Middle Tennessee that aims to give musicians and their teams, from management to industry partners, a roadmap for charitable giving.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
If the goal of giving is to expand opportunity, the greatest marginal return comes from investing where dollars are scarce.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Worshipers mark the day by visiting holy sites and temples, the giving of alms and practicing mindfulness and spiritual purity, as noted by the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Delgado’s charitable giving is partly what hooked a Goliath investor in Canada, who spoke to the Sentinel in February following Delgado’s arrest on the condition that she was not identified by name.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Still, the Rising Sign can also talk about the energy you're meant to explore in this lifetime, and Libra Risings are here to learn through themes of giving and receiving.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Patrick Reed was the only player who made it around Aronimink without a bogey, his two birdies giving him a 68 and in the large group with Xander Schauffele and Shane Lowry, who played the two par 5s in 3 under.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Sultry brass and piano spill all over the record, giving the whole affair a weary, second-side-of-Tattoo You vibe.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Rabbi David Baum and Congregation Shaarei Kodesh are giving you the opportunity to ask away.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Unlike other robots, Oli can mimic human waist and hip movements, giving it the ability to lay down and sit back up on its own -- a major technical leap in the world of robotics.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 14 May 2026
There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Blackstreet chief financial officer Robert Dragonette joined Team Maryland’s board as its principal officer, giving Gunty’s investment firm full supervision of the youth hockey nonprofit’s operations.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Noun
Her giving and open personality allowed a viable recovery from the two serious injuries.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
The contest has been getting bigger every year, Rimowa’s chief marketing officer Mathieu Plenier told between 300 and 400 guests attending the prize-giving at Berlin’s minimalist Kulturforum building on Monday evening.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Music Community Foundation is a national org based in Middle Tennessee that aims to give musicians and their teams, from management to industry partners, a roadmap for charitable giving.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
If the goal of giving is to expand opportunity, the greatest marginal return comes from investing where dollars are scarce.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Worshipers mark the day by visiting holy sites and temples, the giving of alms and practicing mindfulness and spiritual purity, as noted by the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Delgado’s charitable giving is partly what hooked a Goliath investor in Canada, who spoke to the Sentinel in February following Delgado’s arrest on the condition that she was not identified by name.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Still, the Rising Sign can also talk about the energy you're meant to explore in this lifetime, and Libra Risings are here to learn through themes of giving and receiving.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Patrick Reed was the only player who made it around Aronimink without a bogey, his two birdies giving him a 68 and in the large group with Xander Schauffele and Shane Lowry, who played the two par 5s in 3 under.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Sultry brass and piano spill all over the record, giving the whole affair a weary, second-side-of-Tattoo You vibe.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Rabbi David Baum and Congregation Shaarei Kodesh are giving you the opportunity to ask away.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Unlike other robots, Oli can mimic human waist and hip movements, giving it the ability to lay down and sit back up on its own -- a major technical leap in the world of robotics.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 14 May 2026
There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Blackstreet chief financial officer Robert Dragonette joined Team Maryland’s board as its principal officer, giving Gunty’s investment firm full supervision of the youth hockey nonprofit’s operations.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
Adjective
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Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as persistent inflation worries and expectations of higher interest rates due to the impact of the Iran war weighed on the non-yielding metal.—
Ashitha Shivaprasad,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of higher interest rates as a result of the war could boost government bonds among investors, at the expense of non-yielding precious metals, market strategists told CNBC recently.—
Joseph Wilkins,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.—
Mathew Miranda
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Netflix has done this before, handing the series its third season around this time last year before Season 2 arrived on the streamer in August 2025.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Verb
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China Grill is a stunner with its walls of glass offering up a 360-degree view and a triangular atrium ceiling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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It was abandoned in 1961 and nature took its course, with brambles spreading and structures collapsing.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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The problem is those roofs cannot go too low without the roof potentially collapsing, creating fire and explosion risks.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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His lips were sunburned after spending three days leading a group down the Rio Grande.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Now the company seeks to expand on last year’s win by spending vast sums — putting up more than $70 million so far — on a California ballot measure campaign to cap attorney fees in car crash cases.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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