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
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
This is truly a gift that keeps on giving, and with 24 bottles, there’s plenty to go around.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Your gift-giving must appear effortless, casual.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Gift-giving is an extension of a relationship and an expression of feeling.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Yet overall charitable giving as a share of GDP has struggled to break out sustainably above roughly 2%.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Vast, unstoppable, and life-giving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The pregame show addressed the sports gambling scandal, with insider Chris Hayes giving some details around seven minutes in.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Temperatures have finally dropped consistently, giving Ohioans the perfect fall feeling to enjoy the Buckeye State's fall foliage.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
But that shear is expected to lighten up in the next few days, giving Melissa the chance to gain the juice needed to hit Category 4 by Sunday evening.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The heiress and journalist says her reasoning stems from the emptiness of taking, and the joy of giving.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The three-bedroom model is currently priced lower than the two-bedroom version on Amazon—essentially giving you an extra room for free.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, analysts at RBC Capital Markets hiked their price target from 550 euros to 575 euros, also giving LVMH shares an Outperform rating.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
The exhibitor aims to introduce classic cinema to younger viewers while giving older generations a chance to relive theatrical experiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Perfect for gift-giving, stocking stuffers or upgrading your own travel makeup bag.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
This is truly a gift that keeps on giving, and with 24 bottles, there’s plenty to go around.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Your gift-giving must appear effortless, casual.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Gift-giving is an extension of a relationship and an expression of feeling.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Yet overall charitable giving as a share of GDP has struggled to break out sustainably above roughly 2%.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Vast, unstoppable, and life-giving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Many have been wondering if WWE will end up giving Cargill her first world title reign in professional wrestling before the end of 2025.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The pregame show addressed the sports gambling scandal, with insider Chris Hayes giving some details around seven minutes in.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Temperatures have finally dropped consistently, giving Ohioans the perfect fall feeling to enjoy the Buckeye State's fall foliage.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
But that shear is expected to lighten up in the next few days, giving Melissa the chance to gain the juice needed to hit Category 4 by Sunday evening.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The heiress and journalist says her reasoning stems from the emptiness of taking, and the joy of giving.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The three-bedroom model is currently priced lower than the two-bedroom version on Amazon—essentially giving you an extra room for free.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, analysts at RBC Capital Markets hiked their price target from 550 euros to 575 euros, also giving LVMH shares an Outperform rating.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
The exhibitor aims to introduce classic cinema to younger viewers while giving older generations a chance to relive theatrical experiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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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
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Taylor Swift is keeping her giving streak going by donating a life-changing chunk of change to Lilah, a 2-year-old Swiftie who’s battling brain cancer.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Smith and her daughter Jennifer Manzella, also of Canton, enjoyed a mom-daughter day outing that included donating $10 each for photos of their dogs in costumes.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Finally, there’s the fact that the Blazers are handing him the gig, with Clingan playing 30 minutes in the opener against Minnesota.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Off to the hottest start in the NHL, New Jersey scored in each period and shut down the Wild’s suddenly struggling power play, winning 4-1 on Wednesday and handing Minnesota its fourth loss in the past five games.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander briefly addressed the raucous crowd, offering thanks for the community’s unwavering support.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Institute will focus on advocating for the island’s screen sector on the international stage, offering production support, location coordination, and financial assistance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The robotics system will coordinate multiple robotic arms to perform many tasks at once, collapsing what used to be three separate robotic stations into one streamlined workspace that can pick, stow, and consolidate in a single place.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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The risk of the roof collapsing prompted the city to take final action against the owner of the former bowling alley.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to recent travel industry data, Black Americans are among the fastest-growing demographics in luxury travel, spending billions annually on experiences that center wellness, culture, and community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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This cap would punish districts like ours for spending responsibly.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's ejection for his role in a postgame brawl during Sunday night's game in Kansas City has become a hot button topic for NFL and Lions fans ever since, with Lions players Alim McNeill and Dan Skipper expressing their anger in recent days.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The ballad reflects on a chance meeting with an ex after a breakup and serves as a rare apology from the singer, expressing regret for a relationship that ended too soon.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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As a working mother, Meghan has been candid about running her business while also devoting plenty of time to her kiddos.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Michaels is devoting about 25% of space in its stores to this new venture while also launching a party concept.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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