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as in to donate
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 to leave
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 to offer
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 to collapse
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 to pay
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 to express
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 to devote
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 to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in to run by
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in to transmit
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 give
Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Like the 50 other judges fired within the last six months, the union said, the judges who received the most recent notices were not given a reason for the terminations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Like the 50 other judges fired within the last six months, the union said, the judges who received the most recent notices were not given a reason for the terminations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give
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Last year, her foundation donated 5,000 books to 600 students at a Houston-area elementary school.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The Treasury has run this program for years and, according to The New Republic, U.S. citizens have only donated around $67.3 million since 1996.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Where shopping secondhand reduces the amount of clothing sent to the landfill every year, buying new clothing modeled after 2000s trends leaves real vintage clothes to go to waste.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The motion goes on to list what prosecutors allege were things outside her role as a judge, including interrupting an unrelated case in her courtroom and going into a fellow judge's courtroom and telling federal officers to leave the hallway in front of her court.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The spa’s four treatment rooms draw on Chinese, Japanese, and Indian wellness traditions—offering everything from aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage to shiatsu, reflexology, and anti-aging facials using organic Portuguese products.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The new flight offers Florida travelers an alternative to the drive, which can take more than 4 hours (without accounting for potential traffic during peak tourism days).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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McLaurin wants to be paid like one of the top wideouts in the NFL.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, July 31, the White House announced plans to begin construction in September on a $200 million ballroom on the east part of the mansion, which Trump has vowed to pay out of his own pocket and with private donations.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Also shown here, Sully’s children are in peril again, as expressed by Neytiri, and human friend Spider continues to get in entanglements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Grable, who has been rotating in at first-team right tackle all camp with Spencer Brown sidelined, yielded yet another vote of confidence from the team by being trusted with the Anderson role.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The resort said the effort required 150 employees — and yielded some unusual finds.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Give.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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