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as in rewarding
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 granting
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 awarding
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs weighs local government backing when awarding 9% low-income housing tax credits, giving more points to projects with a resolution of support than to those with a resolution of no objection or no formal action.
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
What’s new is awarding students credit for work experience, such as computer courses or military training.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Challenge leads to ‘worst case scenario’ After a collision between Malachi Smith and Xavier’s Anthony Robinson in the second half led to the ball going out of bounds and the referees awarding the Musketeers possession under the basket, Hurley decided to challenge.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with Juan Soto in January 2024, awarding him a $31 million deal for that year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Mosher told BusinessDen on Monday that the city and the DDA’s board became aware of Harbor’s lender issue only after awarding the company the $17 million loan.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
The two-page document also states that CBP is awaiting DHS approval before awarding contracts to procure bulk steel; a project in El Centro, California; and a project in El Paso, Texas.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2026
The music industry’s biggest night is underway, as the 2026 Grammys are awarding the top songs and artists of the year.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Federal prosecutors say a Milwaukee tax preparer enriched herself by filing returns with false information, awarding money to clients who didn't deserve it and costing the Internal Revenue Service nearly $2 million.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
What’s new is awarding students credit for work experience, such as computer courses or military training.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Challenge leads to ‘worst case scenario’ After a collision between Malachi Smith and Xavier’s Anthony Robinson in the second half led to the ball going out of bounds and the referees awarding the Musketeers possession under the basket, Hurley decided to challenge.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with Juan Soto in January 2024, awarding him a $31 million deal for that year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Mosher told BusinessDen on Monday that the city and the DDA’s board became aware of Harbor’s lender issue only after awarding the company the $17 million loan.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
The two-page document also states that CBP is awaiting DHS approval before awarding contracts to procure bulk steel; a project in El Centro, California; and a project in El Paso, Texas.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2026
The music industry’s biggest night is underway, as the 2026 Grammys are awarding the top songs and artists of the year.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Federal prosecutors say a Milwaukee tax preparer enriched herself by filing returns with false information, awarding money to clients who didn't deserve it and costing the Internal Revenue Service nearly $2 million.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awarding
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Being able to create and share art that is also nutritious has been rewarding, Baron said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Push for policy rewarding onshore value‑add.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Flowers and feathers and leaves and bells bestow transformational powers, turning him into a tanuki (a Japanese raccoon dog) or granting him the ability to fly or hurl fireballs from his hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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The portal has benefited college athletes in many ways, granting them the freedom to secure better opportunities for playing time and name, image and likeness deals.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But without a finished 10th novel to work from (Gabaldon is currently in progress on her final Outlander volume, called A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out), Roberts and team had to toe a fine line between honoring the essence of the book series and forging their own path forward.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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That recognition expanded in 2024, when the Texas Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the day statewide.—
Jacob Beltran,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Mount Etna’s dark mass looms over Zash and the surrounding area, conferring special energy and fertile soil where olive groves, fruit trees, and more exotic cacti and banana trees vie for space.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sitting with Cucinelli is like conferring with a living history book.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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