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as in yielding
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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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
While most tech companies have access to vast amounts of your personal information, Unplugged counters this by blocking trackers and giving you control over app permissions, such as location, camera, and WiFi access.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
With the press of a button, the frother whips up a cloud of cappuccino or latte foam, giving my early-morning kitchen the feel of a vibey coffee house.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The European flax linen is woven in Portugal and has undergone a garment wash for softness, giving the fabric a relaxed drape.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
While most tech companies have access to vast amounts of your personal information, Unplugged counters this by blocking trackers and giving you control over app permissions, such as location, camera, and WiFi access.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
With the press of a button, the frother whips up a cloud of cappuccino or latte foam, giving my early-morning kitchen the feel of a vibey coffee house.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving
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Net interest income for the quarter was $72.2 million, compared to $62.2 million in the previous year, driven by growth in higher yielding loans, primarily from CCBX.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Investors are constantly on the prowl to find the highest yielding bonds for the lowest risk.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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General Motors is donating disaster relief funds and taking other steps as is Honda North America.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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To celebrate the launch, Revival will also be donating $15,000 to The Asher House, a non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary, as well as donating an additional $25 for each mat sold through October.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Clampdown on press freedom in Cambodia Rights groups say Cambodia’s once thriving media sector has been decimated in recent years by former strongman Hun Sen, who ruled the country for more than three decades before handing power to his eldest son Hun Manet in 2022.Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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After handing Common the award, the two shared a kiss, prompting cheers in the studio.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, a 57-year-old male runner died Sunday after collapsing near the fifth mile of the marathon.Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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The plans ended up collapsing anyway, even before his vertebrae did.Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Equus does not anticipate paying cash dividends to common stockholders in the near future, maintaining its focus on preserving liquidity and enhancing shareholder value.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The increase is attributed to a higher number of Discord server paying subscribers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Announced last month, the startup—which can show users blood sugar levels and help stabilize them by providing insight and guidance toward better foods and habits, will now be integrated into Oura’s health offerings for users.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The festival regards it as nurturing talent and providing them with the tools and networks to develop projects and careers.Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Robert Alexander / Getty Images Hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the Marines to serve as Code Talkers during the war, transmitting messages based on their then-unwritten native language.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
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The robot was being controlled remotely, with abusive comments transmitting through its speakers.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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