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
Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The best nurturing comes from giving kids space to grow and learn.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Prometheus was chained to a rock for stealing the fire of the gods and giving it to human beings.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Now in its 20th year, the high school baseball showcase will for the first time be available nationwide on the GameChanger app, giving fans, families and scouts real-time access to every pitch.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Culinary Masters is back one again, and this time it will be held from September 26 to 28 in Nashville, giving you the ultimate food experience hand-delivered by some of the best chefs around the country.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Trailing after two lethargic quarters, the Chiefs gained life when Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton mistakenly ran out of bounds, giving Kansas City one last possession before the end of the half.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 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 club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The best nurturing comes from giving kids space to grow and learn.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Prometheus was chained to a rock for stealing the fire of the gods and giving it to human beings.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Now in its 20th year, the high school baseball showcase will for the first time be available nationwide on the GameChanger app, giving fans, families and scouts real-time access to every pitch.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Culinary Masters is back one again, and this time it will be held from September 26 to 28 in Nashville, giving you the ultimate food experience hand-delivered by some of the best chefs around the country.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Trailing after two lethargic quarters, the Chiefs gained life when Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton mistakenly ran out of bounds, giving Kansas City one last possession before the end of the half.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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One anecdote does well to illustrate the apparent association between donating to Newsom and succeeding in California.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Voters should see who's donating to what causes or candidates so that either the donors or candidates are held accountable, the argument goes.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pass this newsletter to a friend — like handing them a bottle of ice-cold water during a marathon.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is warning people to be vigilant and to avoid handing their devices to strangers.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
9 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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The carrier warned that incorrect declarations can result in cargo shifting or collapsing, alongside other accidents like chemical reactions, fires or even explosions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some were collapsing or fire-damaged, others left vacant after the house next door burned.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 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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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Owens, who was then devoting much of her airtime to the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, responded to Kraus on Instagram.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here, 14 members of Forbes Agency Council share the line items their agencies are devoting more of their budgets to this year and the strategy behind these decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And that freedom is yielding ripple effects.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Prairie Village’s rules mirror Leawood’s, with similar outlines to age requirements for class 3 e-bikes in particular, yielding and giving audible signals to pedestrians, following manufacturer recommendations and not allowing distracted or reckless operation of the device.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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