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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
a diorama about pioneer life at the museum that depicts the giving of beads for clothes
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as in donating
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 handing
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 offering
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 collapsing
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 spending
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 expressing
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 devoting
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 providing
to produce as revenue
a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner
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as in supplying
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in tendering
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmitting
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 giving
Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 19 May 2026
In one instance, a donor who had been generous for years increased their giving by 10x.
—Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Anil Kochhar’s father, who arrived at NC State from Punjab, India, in 1946 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in textile manufacturing, has inspired the family’s giving at the university for four decades.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Her giving and open personality allowed a viable recovery from the two serious injuries.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
From Camp Grow to garden harvests, there are ample avenues for volunteering and giving.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The contest has been getting bigger every year, Rimowa’s chief marketing officer Mathieu Plenier told between 300 and 400 guests attending the prize-giving at Berlin’s minimalist Kulturforum building on Monday evening.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Music Community Foundation is a national org based in Middle Tennessee that aims to give musicians and their teams, from management to industry partners, a roadmap for charitable giving.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Patrick Reed was the only player who made it around Aronimink without a bogey, his two birdies giving him a 68 and in the large group with Xander Schauffele and Shane Lowry, who played the two par 5s in 3 under.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Sultry brass and piano spill all over the record, giving the whole affair a weary, second-side-of-Tattoo You vibe.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Rabbi David Baum and Congregation Shaarei Kodesh are giving you the opportunity to ask away.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Unlike other robots, Oli can mimic human waist and hip movements, giving it the ability to lay down and sit back up on its own -- a major technical leap in the world of robotics.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 14 May 2026
There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Blackstreet chief financial officer Robert Dragonette joined Team Maryland’s board as its principal officer, giving Gunty’s investment firm full supervision of the youth hockey nonprofit’s operations.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Noun
Last year, The New York Times reported, based on tax filings, that the Musk Foundation had neglected to give away the minimum amount required by law, and that most of its charitable giving went to organizations tied closely to Musk.
—Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 19 May 2026
In one instance, a donor who had been generous for years increased their giving by 10x.
—Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Anil Kochhar’s father, who arrived at NC State from Punjab, India, in 1946 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in textile manufacturing, has inspired the family’s giving at the university for four decades.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Her giving and open personality allowed a viable recovery from the two serious injuries.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
From Camp Grow to garden harvests, there are ample avenues for volunteering and giving.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The contest has been getting bigger every year, Rimowa’s chief marketing officer Mathieu Plenier told between 300 and 400 guests attending the prize-giving at Berlin’s minimalist Kulturforum building on Monday evening.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Music Community Foundation is a national org based in Middle Tennessee that aims to give musicians and their teams, from management to industry partners, a roadmap for charitable giving.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Patrick Reed was the only player who made it around Aronimink without a bogey, his two birdies giving him a 68 and in the large group with Xander Schauffele and Shane Lowry, who played the two par 5s in 3 under.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Sultry brass and piano spill all over the record, giving the whole affair a weary, second-side-of-Tattoo You vibe.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Rabbi David Baum and Congregation Shaarei Kodesh are giving you the opportunity to ask away.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Unlike other robots, Oli can mimic human waist and hip movements, giving it the ability to lay down and sit back up on its own -- a major technical leap in the world of robotics.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 14 May 2026
There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Blackstreet chief financial officer Robert Dragonette joined Team Maryland’s board as its principal officer, giving Gunty’s investment firm full supervision of the youth hockey nonprofit’s operations.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
Adjective
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Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as persistent inflation worries and expectations of higher interest rates due to the impact of the Iran war weighed on the non-yielding metal.—
Ashitha Shivaprasad,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of higher interest rates as a result of the war could boost government bonds among investors, at the expense of non-yielding precious metals, market strategists told CNBC recently.—
Joseph Wilkins,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.—
Mathew Miranda
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz walked four and hit a batter with a pitch in the first two innings, but the right-hander retired 12 straight batters — six by strikeout — from the third through the sixth before handing the ball to the bullpen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Instead of handing your passport to an immigration officer, eligible travelers can scan their passport themselves, step into a gate, and look into a camera that matches their face to the biometric photo stored in their passport chip.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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There have been 22 reports of the stools collapsing, with six injuries, including bruising and scrapes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Cuba’s economy, which has been in a steep decline for several years, has hit rock bottom, and the population has been enduring shortages, blackouts and the effects of collapsing infrastructure.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The Republican primary has been one of the most expensive in recent history, with both sides spending freely on attack ads.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Cherry Creek’s policy prohibits employees from spending district money on alcohol.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Haymon was much less apprehensive of expressing her opinions, particularly her preference for Gascon’s policies.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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