as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
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Recent Examples of imparting
So, this is a story about imparting true wealth, including the intrinsic values and skills—motivation, hard work, creativity, risk-taking—that built the fortunes in the first place and that allow those who inherit to bloom.
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Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
The green beans are cooked directly beneath the pork bellies on the pit so the rendering juices drip down over them, imparting a kiss of sweet smokiness.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
His voice was pitying and patient, like a peewee-soccer coach imparting a lesson of sportsmanship.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
That causes gas near the surface of the shiny side to rush around and fill this lower-pressure area, imparting the force that starts the blades turning.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Also, imparting knowledge to others gives them insight into being more productive and powerful during the Lion’s Gate Portal.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Invest in a great leave-in conditioner like Color Wow Money Mist, $29 — a firm favorite among R29 editors for minimizing split ends and imparting a glass-like finish.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
These wines are typically aged in oak barrels, contributing additional layers of complexity and imparting vanilla, toast, coconut, and caramel flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
The green beans are cooked directly beneath the pork bellies on the pit so the rendering juices drip down over them, imparting a kiss of sweet smokiness.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
His voice was pitying and patient, like a peewee-soccer coach imparting a lesson of sportsmanship.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
That causes gas near the surface of the shiny side to rush around and fill this lower-pressure area, imparting the force that starts the blades turning.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Also, imparting knowledge to others gives them insight into being more productive and powerful during the Lion’s Gate Portal.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Invest in a great leave-in conditioner like Color Wow Money Mist, $29 — a firm favorite among R29 editors for minimizing split ends and imparting a glass-like finish.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
These wines are typically aged in oak barrels, contributing additional layers of complexity and imparting vanilla, toast, coconut, and caramel flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparting
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The indictment charges Bolton with eight counts of transmitting national defense information and 10 counts of unlawfully retaining such information.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Eduardo Aguilar, who was living in Dallas, is charged with transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce a communication containing a threat, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The videos Pritzker has been encouraging would mostly be spreading anyway.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Contain the mess by spreading an old sheet on the floor to catch any dust that falls, and make sure everything is dry before turning the fan on again.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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Thanks for giving this beautiful baby a home!—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some carried American flags or dressed in whimsical costumes, but the majority held signs conveying pro-democracy and anti-Trump messages.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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The cameos could be read as objects, pieces conveying a subversion of Victorian values.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Imparting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparting. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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