as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
your granting of an interview for this job opening will be much appreciated
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1
as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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2
as in conferring
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of granting
Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The controversy follows the administration's decision to sideline USAID security officials who opposed granting Elon Musk's team access to classified materials.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The landowner called back and left their own voicemail, granting him permission to hunt.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Republicans and Democrats alike have sought these nationwide orders when challenging the policies of a president from the opposing political party, and decisions granting that broad relief have been criticized by administrations on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
And the bugs themselves aren’t granting interviews.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
On Monday, however, Walsh put the whole thing on hold, granting a request by parish leaders Priscilla Rivera, Randy and Susan Homyk, and the deacon, Zervos, to stay her own order pending their appeal to the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The actor lowers his voice slightly, granting the newer Mickey a more confident, brusque personality.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Walz is reemerging after last year’s election loss, granting interviews to national media and speaking to hundreds attending the Montana Democratic Party’s annual dinner earlier this month.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The controversy follows the administration's decision to sideline USAID security officials who opposed granting Elon Musk's team access to classified materials.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The landowner called back and left their own voicemail, granting him permission to hunt.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Republicans and Democrats alike have sought these nationwide orders when challenging the policies of a president from the opposing political party, and decisions granting that broad relief have been criticized by administrations on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
And the bugs themselves aren’t granting interviews.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
On Monday, however, Walsh put the whole thing on hold, granting a request by parish leaders Priscilla Rivera, Randy and Susan Homyk, and the deacon, Zervos, to stay her own order pending their appeal to the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The actor lowers his voice slightly, granting the newer Mickey a more confident, brusque personality.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granting
Noun
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In entertainment, one of the more significant proposals is the No Fakes Act, which would give individuals a right to control their digital likeness, meaning that content creators would need permission to recreate celebrities and anyone else using AI.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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National Donut Day, which comes around annually on the first Friday of June, isn't just promotional permission to partake in pastries – the celebration has some historical heft.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Harvick commented on the setback, admitting that Blaney was in a powerful car but pointed out that this was his second motor to go up.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Model vulnerability by admitting your missteps, demonstrating that open communication is valued.—
Michael D. Watkins,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Dec. 2024
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In 1908, the university began conferring honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Nov. 2024
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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In addition to awarding grants to researchers who lacked experience studying or treating post-infectious chronic diseases, RECOVER faced criticism for funding exercise and pacing trials that could potentially harm people with Long Covid, rather than studying promising novel treatments.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Even parties who both wanted to divorce utilizing these grounds, one or both was forced to commit perjury by acknowledging something that wasn’t true.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Validate their emotions by acknowledging their feelings and then gently redirecting their attention.—
Smita Patel,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Red Bull has always hailed its staffing strength in depth, but these slip-ups were costly and came a week on from a slow pit stop giving Norris the chance to attack at the Suzuka pit exit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Granting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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