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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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3
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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5
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
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
Roberts did his own gift-giving.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
No shortcuts, no giving up — just more studying and even more determination.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The Christian revolution in ethics [is] based on love, charitable giving, and forgiveness.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Besides those rule book changes, Canada’s film and TV awards this year will also feature top Canadian broadcasters CBC, Bell Media, and Corus partnering to simultaneously broadcast the final prize-giving on May 31 from Toronto.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
One of Lerner’s virtues as a writer is that his work resists this relentless gathering of data (news, text messages, posts), a gathering that’s both abundant and diffuse, and that, paradoxically, feels like a giving over of one’s mind and capacities to fuzzy abstraction.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In the moments before the crash, an air traffic controller could be heard on a radio transmission giving clearance to a vehicle to cross part of the tarmac, then trying to stop it.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The secretive giving is the latest example of how outside groups are obscuring their spending in competitive campaigns.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
A lot of people are signing up for newsletter and giving us five, ten, twenty dollars.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Headache doctors say that people can sometimes short-circuit a migraine by intentionally giving themselves a brain freeze.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
That extra income is effectively a premium for giving the issuer flexibility—much like underwriting an insurance policy or selling an option.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Free burrito at Del Taco Del Taco is giving Del Yeah!
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Texas had subbed 7-foot center Matas Vokietaitis out of the game with 11 seconds left after Boilermakers big man Oscar Cluff had fouled out, giving Purdue a better opportunity in the paint.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behavior of these large, elusive mammals.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The scene continues with Jo-Ellen giving—or at least trying to give—a history lesson on the origins of the Fourth of July.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
Roberts did his own gift-giving.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
No shortcuts, no giving up — just more studying and even more determination.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The Christian revolution in ethics [is] based on love, charitable giving, and forgiveness.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Besides those rule book changes, Canada’s film and TV awards this year will also feature top Canadian broadcasters CBC, Bell Media, and Corus partnering to simultaneously broadcast the final prize-giving on May 31 from Toronto.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
One of Lerner’s virtues as a writer is that his work resists this relentless gathering of data (news, text messages, posts), a gathering that’s both abundant and diffuse, and that, paradoxically, feels like a giving over of one’s mind and capacities to fuzzy abstraction.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In the moments before the crash, an air traffic controller could be heard on a radio transmission giving clearance to a vehicle to cross part of the tarmac, then trying to stop it.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The secretive giving is the latest example of how outside groups are obscuring their spending in competitive campaigns.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
A lot of people are signing up for newsletter and giving us five, ten, twenty dollars.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Headache doctors say that people can sometimes short-circuit a migraine by intentionally giving themselves a brain freeze.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
That extra income is effectively a premium for giving the issuer flexibility—much like underwriting an insurance policy or selling an option.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Free burrito at Del Taco Del Taco is giving Del Yeah!
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Texas had subbed 7-foot center Matas Vokietaitis out of the game with 11 seconds left after Boilermakers big man Oscar Cluff had fouled out, giving Purdue a better opportunity in the paint.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behavior of these large, elusive mammals.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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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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Golden Steer wet-ages its meat, which softens the fibers, perhaps too much: my sixteen-ounce Shorthorn (the menu’s term for a New York strip) was as yielding as a filet mignon—disconcerting, not delightful—and, upon slicing, left a puddle of diluted jus on the plate.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Between roughly 2013 and 2019, Epstein regularly donating $50,000 annually to secure top-tier donor status, for a total of more than $300,000.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander walked two before handing the game to the bullpen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jets left winger Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime, handing the Hawks their fourth consecutive defeat.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team had the best record in the major leagues as recently as June 13 of last season before collapsing and missing the postseason — a collapse that still stings for fans.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The beach patrol headquarters is in danger of collapsing and will be demolished this weekend.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In both cases, spending by campaign staff may also count toward those totals.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Economists had believed that an unusually large jump in tax refunds would kick start spending at the start of the year.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some union leaders for health care workers with Allina released a statement upon the announcement of this deal expressing some concerns.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The shooting unleashed a stream of political reaction, with Republicans quick to blame Pritzker and his fellow Democrats for championing the state’s sanctuary policies, using them as a political cudgel in expressing outrage over Gorman’s killing.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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