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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
The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The façade was pure marketing, with Schubert and Mozart gazing down on an arched display window that gave views into the rotunda.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
At the 2010 Games, the USA and Canada filed protests against British athlete Amy Williams, arguing that her helmet had small ridges on it that gave her an unfair advantage.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Most of the performance was one big party, but Martin’s power-ballad moment gave the audience a chance to catch their breath and realize just how remarkable the show really was.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The giveaway gave the Seahawks the ball at the Patriots’ 37-yard line.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
On 3rd and 14, the Seahawks gave the ball to running back Kenneth Walker up the middle, essentially choosing to give possession to the struggling Patriots offense.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Once, as Wu gave Guojun a ride to a meeting, Guojun talked on the phone to Li about their business interests in Xinjiang.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Though all nine gave strong performances, vocalists Jihyo and Nayeon consistently stood out throughout the show, singing their parts as though their lives depended on it.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The façade was pure marketing, with Schubert and Mozart gazing down on an arched display window that gave views into the rotunda.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
At the 2010 Games, the USA and Canada filed protests against British athlete Amy Williams, arguing that her helmet had small ridges on it that gave her an unfair advantage.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Most of the performance was one big party, but Martin’s power-ballad moment gave the audience a chance to catch their breath and realize just how remarkable the show really was.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The giveaway gave the Seahawks the ball at the Patriots’ 37-yard line.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
On 3rd and 14, the Seahawks gave the ball to running back Kenneth Walker up the middle, essentially choosing to give possession to the struggling Patriots offense.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Once, as Wu gave Guojun a ride to a meeting, Guojun talked on the phone to Li about their business interests in Xinjiang.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Though all nine gave strong performances, vocalists Jihyo and Nayeon consistently stood out throughout the show, singing their parts as though their lives depended on it.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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But Youngblood knew the people who volunteered and visited his shop were retirees with fat savings accounts.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those of us who volunteered for his campaign felt discouraged, yet hopeful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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With equal panache, and without cutting away, the narrative focus is handed like a baton in a relay race to the arriving Mayor Dumont (Josse De Pauw) and his daughter and press attaché Marie (Violet Braeckman).—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday handed Russia a tongue-in-cheek offer to end the war between the two countries at the Munich Security Conference.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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On January 16, however, the Justice Department offered an account painting a different picture of the events in a filing supporting criminal charges against Sosa-Celis and Aljorna.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Bulls eventually collapsed in a 136-120 loss to the Nuggets before a sellout crowd of 20,939, but the start of the latest rebuild that can’t be called a rebuild was off to an interesting first step nonetheless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Desperate social media posts from residents reached a fever pitch over the past week, with residents sharing photos of sheets of ice on exterior walls and a ceiling collapsed on cars in a garage.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Attorneys are expensive, while Lake County taxpayers paid for what many saw as a case of prosecutorial overreach.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ross already paid $7 million of Jalen Ramsey’s $26 million salary last season to facilitate a trade that helped Miami land Minkah Fitzpatrick.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Importantly, George’s audiologist will be voiced by Jodie Ounsley, a TV personality, author, and the first deaf female rugby player to represent England.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a recent story in the New York Times, several Black leaders voiced their disappointment that Mamdani has not chosen any Black deputy mayors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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It’s been very sobering for people who’ve devoted their lives to these issues to suddenly see this withdrawal of global support.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a 25-page memorandum explaining his decision, Reilly said Judge Daniel Klau only devoted a single paragraph to a claim of ordinary negligence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Information about the Bilt Palladium Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This dormant volcano provided a majestic backdrop for the resort—our home base for five days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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