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as in rewarded
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in granted
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Recent Examples of awarded
In 2022, a jury awarded Depp more than $10 million in damages, while Heard won one of her counterclaims and was awarded $2 million.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Restaurant Pearl Morissette—a 42-acre biodynamic farm with an agrarian-centric tasting menu—was just awarded its second Michelin Star, and sits at North America’s third best restaurant.
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Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Prizes were awarded in numerous categories including largest and smallest fish caught, as well as the greatest number of fish reeled in.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Another jury verdict, still under appeal, awarded her around $83 million in damages for defamation.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Guild was awarded monetary relief from each of the three allegedly conspiring employees in arbitrations.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
Now that the group stage is done, here are the contenders for the Ballon d’Or — which will be awarded in October — who have seized their moment, plus what comes next for them.
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Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Under a law passed in Georgia last year called the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act, a person whose conviction is later vacated can be awarded $75,000 for every year of incarceration.
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Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Restaurant Pearl Morissette—a 42-acre biodynamic farm with an agrarian-centric tasting menu—was just awarded its second Michelin Star, and sits at North America’s third best restaurant.
—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Prizes were awarded in numerous categories including largest and smallest fish caught, as well as the greatest number of fish reeled in.
—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Another jury verdict, still under appeal, awarded her around $83 million in damages for defamation.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Guild was awarded monetary relief from each of the three allegedly conspiring employees in arbitrations.
—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
Now that the group stage is done, here are the contenders for the Ballon d’Or — which will be awarded in October — who have seized their moment, plus what comes next for them.
—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Under a law passed in Georgia last year called the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act, a person whose conviction is later vacated can be awarded $75,000 for every year of incarceration.
—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarded
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Plowden proved his point when the Sacramento Kings gave him that opportunity in the final months of the 2025-26 season, and now the former two-way standout is being rewarded with his first standard NBA contract.
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For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
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It is preserved in the daily choices of people who work hard, honor family, build businesses, educate children, serve communities, welcome newcomers, respect institutions, and refuse to take freedom for granted.
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He was granted permission to travel to New York for the event.
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The French Open honored 14-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal with a statue outside Court Philippe Chatrier.
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During the Friday opening ceremony in the double anniversary year of KVIFF, its 60th edition in the 80th year, Hoffman had been honored with the fest’s Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contributions to World Cinema.
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The shoes featured several buckles, and material along the side of the upper which conferred a certain futuristic vibe.
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Earlier this year, as his nomination and confirmation were playing out, the general counsels of the regional banks conferred over how easily reserve bank presidents could be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Governors, according to people familiar with the matter.
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“Awarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarded. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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