1
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
Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Once seated, she is expected to become the 218th signatory on the discharge petition, giving the coalition enough support to force Johnson’s hand.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver Milan Parris, a four-star prospect according to the 247Sports composite ranking, announced his oral pledge to UM on Tuesday night, giving Miami its fourth wide receiver commitment for the Class of 2026.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, as the carriage talks were going down to the wire, the company announced the closing of its acquisition of Fubo, giving it 6 million subscribers across Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent price action is giving us a better reward scenario with upside targets of $34 and $43.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 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
The heiress and journalist says her reasoning stems from the emptiness of taking, and the joy of giving.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 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
After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Once seated, she is expected to become the 218th signatory on the discharge petition, giving the coalition enough support to force Johnson’s hand.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver Milan Parris, a four-star prospect according to the 247Sports composite ranking, announced his oral pledge to UM on Tuesday night, giving Miami its fourth wide receiver commitment for the Class of 2026.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, as the carriage talks were going down to the wire, the company announced the closing of its acquisition of Fubo, giving it 6 million subscribers across Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent price action is giving us a better reward scenario with upside targets of $34 and $43.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 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
The heiress and journalist says her reasoning stems from the emptiness of taking, and the joy of giving.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
Adjective
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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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Rosensweig, a former top executive at Yahoo who joined Chegg as CEO in 2010, stepped down from the post in April 2024, handing the job to Schultz, who was operating chief at the time.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jamaican vacation resorts stockpile supplies ahead of hurricane Jamaican vacation resorts are preparing for Hurricane Melissa by stock piling supplies and handing them out to hotel staff and guests.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 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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