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as in volunteered
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in supplied
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in tendered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmitted
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Recent Examples of gave
Some of the visceral mechanisms that gave it life have to be discarded.
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Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The agreement also gave exclusive betting rights to thousands of games worldwide organized by national soccer bodies and streamed live by FIFA.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
His wish comes true to horrifying results that have won over critics, who gave it a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The fifth-inning long ball gave UCLA a six-run lead over South Carolina and propelled the Bruins to a 15-1 win in six innings on Sunday evening in the final game of the four-team NCAA Los Angeles Regional.
—Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, gave the maximum individual contribution of $39,200 to Mahan directly, and $1 million to the Deliver for California committee.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Everyone in the Rays’ clubhouse was in a good mood following a 6-3 win over the Marlins, a victory that gave the Rays their seventh straight series win and improved their American League-best record to 30-15.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
That gave Cornyn the 1-point edge.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The agreement also gave exclusive betting rights to thousands of games worldwide organized by national soccer bodies and streamed live by FIFA.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
His wish comes true to horrifying results that have won over critics, who gave it a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The fifth-inning long ball gave UCLA a six-run lead over South Carolina and propelled the Bruins to a 15-1 win in six innings on Sunday evening in the final game of the four-team NCAA Los Angeles Regional.
—Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, gave the maximum individual contribution of $39,200 to Mahan directly, and $1 million to the Deliver for California committee.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Everyone in the Rays’ clubhouse was in a good mood following a 6-3 win over the Marlins, a victory that gave the Rays their seventh straight series win and improved their American League-best record to 30-15.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
That gave Cornyn the 1-point edge.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Homer Plessy—a white-passing 29-year-old shoemaker who was one-eighth Black and thus legally considered Black under Louisiana law—volunteered to create a backdrop for a legal challenge to the act.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Cabrera carefully handed bags of belongings to soldiers escorting a small group of families returning home to gather their things.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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When most students handed a question to the AI and submitted the answer, their gamma wave activity — the neural signature of cognitive engagement — dropped by roughly 40%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Joining the Steelers last season offered inconsistency and a first-round elimination from the playoffs.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The Cardinals offered tickets to the team, and 17 players attended.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Decker collapsed during a training exercise on Thursday afternoon in the 6600 block of North Kedzie Avenue in West Rogers Park.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Those of us who paid attention in high school social studies know that only Congress can declare war.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Trump, who has voiced contempt for both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, has not yet commented on the inductions.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Tennis Channel again provided a wry graphic, this time showing that Watanuki’s topspin forehands increased from 77 mph on average to 80 mph post-Pepsi.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Her burial provided researchers with a vivid glimpse into life and death in Roman Colchester, as per a press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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