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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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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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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
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Companies see that and may hire more or feel safer giving raises.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In general, people are being much more giving now.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The always-devout Oden sometimes turned the traditional giving of blessings into a competition of sorts.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The Dells have continued to ramp up their giving, announcing in April a $750 million commitment to Michael Dell's alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, for a new medical campus.
—Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
One simple ask of the buyer and seller in the parking meter deal is a transparent history of charitable giving in Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Their giving often evolves organically over time.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Captives, gift giving, and diplomacy could help remedy a killing that was seen as an act against a community, not just an individual.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Hunter Biden has reemerged in recent weeks online, posting on X and giving interviews about his life in recovery for his substance use disorder and ensuing legal troubles created political headaches for his father.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Not exactly anthology but hardly contiguous narrative, Koosha’s film works best as a kind of dispatch from a troubled moment, giving us human snippets to understand what can be an abstract violence.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Chavez recalls watching Impacciatore in her costume on the dance floor going hard during rehearsals and giving it all.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
Instead of fixing the trust fund, lawmakers could finance Social Security’s full benefits by giving it free rein to add to annual budget deficits in perpetuity.
—Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Seller onboarding is starting immediately, giving retailers a head start to secure visibility before the platform officially goes live for consumers in the fourth quarter of 2026.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Noun
And the Blackstone cofounder and CEO traces the roots of his charitable giving to observing his grandfather.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Companies see that and may hire more or feel safer giving raises.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In general, people are being much more giving now.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The always-devout Oden sometimes turned the traditional giving of blessings into a competition of sorts.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The Dells have continued to ramp up their giving, announcing in April a $750 million commitment to Michael Dell's alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, for a new medical campus.
—Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
One simple ask of the buyer and seller in the parking meter deal is a transparent history of charitable giving in Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Their giving often evolves organically over time.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Captives, gift giving, and diplomacy could help remedy a killing that was seen as an act against a community, not just an individual.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Verb
Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.
—Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Hunter Biden has reemerged in recent weeks online, posting on X and giving interviews about his life in recovery for his substance use disorder and ensuing legal troubles created political headaches for his father.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Not exactly anthology but hardly contiguous narrative, Koosha’s film works best as a kind of dispatch from a troubled moment, giving us human snippets to understand what can be an abstract violence.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Chavez recalls watching Impacciatore in her costume on the dance floor going hard during rehearsals and giving it all.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
Instead of fixing the trust fund, lawmakers could finance Social Security’s full benefits by giving it free rein to add to annual budget deficits in perpetuity.
—Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Seller onboarding is starting immediately, giving retailers a head start to secure visibility before the platform officially goes live for consumers in the fourth quarter of 2026.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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Make the first caring move, then back it with a boundary that helps the peace last.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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
Noun
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In June, Chevron made headlines by donating $500,000 to a Super PAC supporting Becerra.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Sular is half-way through treatment at Hackensack University Medical Center, which is donating tickets to cancer patients, including 12-year-old Danny Chuta, who has leukemia.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, the Mariners took care of business in the 10th inning and won the contest 5-4, handing Baltimore its fourth loss in a row.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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İmamoğlu’s victory marked a departure, handing the city over to the CHP, the main opposition party.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Bocce will be offering takeaway, both in the form of prepared food and things customers can cook at home, like pasta and sauces that come with instructions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Mango madness at Vicky Bakery Through July 15, participating Vicky Bakery locations will be offering a special summer mango menu, with mango pastelitos, arroz con mango cups, mango milk cake and cake cups and a mango refresquito topped with cold foam.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Turkey has a rich history of collapsing under expectation, but that could change this summer — Yildiz is the centerpiece of an exciting, dynamic, possibly history-busting young core.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Cardholders also earn 2,500 bonus miles when spending $10,000 each calendar year.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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