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as in donates
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in accommodates
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestows
But her adjustment to her new planet has been hard; the superpowers our yellow sun bestows upon her proved to be a burden.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
26 June 2026
The kingdom is officially saved when our boy bestows true love’s kiss, breaking Aurora’s curse.
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Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Besides looking indisputably dapper, the shirt also bestows upon wearers the privilege of its anti-odor technology.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The board annually bestows honorary awards for lifetime achievement.
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Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
These are worth £49m this season, which Boro believe already bestows them an advantage over the majority of the league.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
What appears to have sparked suspicion of Castillo is his decision to remove the Martinez men’s trustee status — which bestows them modest privileges and elevated status among their peers — after learning that the attack was now known to other staff.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
The European linen feels breezy and has pearl buttons for an extra special touch that Serena & Lily bestows on their products.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
26 June 2026
The kingdom is officially saved when our boy bestows true love’s kiss, breaking Aurora’s curse.
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Besides looking indisputably dapper, the shirt also bestows upon wearers the privilege of its anti-odor technology.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The board annually bestows honorary awards for lifetime achievement.
—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
These are worth £49m this season, which Boro believe already bestows them an advantage over the majority of the league.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
What appears to have sparked suspicion of Castillo is his decision to remove the Martinez men’s trustee status — which bestows them modest privileges and elevated status among their peers — after learning that the attack was now known to other staff.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
The European linen feels breezy and has pearl buttons for an extra special touch that Serena & Lily bestows on their products.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
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Per the release, other events include a partnership with Lauren Bush's FEED program, which donates meals to children in need, at the annual John Jay Homestead Farm Market.
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins and includes a spa, sauna, gym, jacuzzi, and expansive indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces.
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The pillows also feature cooling gel memory foam and a design that accommodates side, back, and stomach sleepers.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
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Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
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And the person who feels heard is the one who volunteers the information, makes the concession, and wants to do the deal.
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Tim Stoll, 62, who volunteers at Brownsville’s Picture Museum each Friday, only moved here five years ago.
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Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Operational technology, however, presents a fundamentally different challenge.
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Plus, there is a lot of microbial activity that contributes to the soil structure.
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The fermentation process contributes to sourdough's iconic taste and texture.
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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