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as in to donate
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in to accommodate
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestow
Queen Elizabeth bestowed Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, with the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon their royal wedding day, and the couple later honored her by naming their daughter Lilibet Diana in a tribute to the Queen's childhood nickname of Lilibet, used by family.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025
The Second Commandment notwithstanding, thou shalt honor the gifts bestowed by Providence that predispose thine tendency to acquire more plants and weirder plants than their less well blessed and marginally more rational brethren.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Lukas trained 25 horses that earned Eclipse Awards, bestowed annually on North American champions.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025
The Second Commandment notwithstanding, thou shalt honor the gifts bestowed by Providence that predispose thine tendency to acquire more plants and weirder plants than their less well blessed and marginally more rational brethren.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Lukas trained 25 horses that earned Eclipse Awards, bestowed annually on North American champions.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestow
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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 hobbyist, Glenn Manning, reported his finds to the government, and they were subsequently donated to the local Corinium Museum in Cirencester.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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Instead, this bamboo foldable drying rack neatly folds out and can accommodate a full load of clothes.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, there is a lot of focus on food manufacturers, but the supply chain also has to adapt to accommodate higher demand for natural color alternatives.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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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.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Since April 1, the Brown County Jail has housed at least 45 ICE detainees, according to its public jail rosters.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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If folks will volunteer, it can be composed of two- or three-member teams of neighbors patrolling, if possible, at the approximate times these crimes are occurring.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 July 2025
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Ader, who began volunteering nine years ago, started by donating items and later decided to become more hands-on.—
Ava Nightingale,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Advertisement Bombing of Catholic church in Gaza Israel also came under fire after striking on Thursday the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, killing three people and wounding others who were sheltering there.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Residents of Kyiv retreat to metro stations nightly to shelter from Russian strikes.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal ([email protected]).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The information lodges somewhere in our unconscious.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Last week, with one out left in the state Division 3 game against Waterbury and his team losing 3-2, Seymour coach Jim Hoffman lodged a protest that Waterbury was using ineligible players.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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“Bestow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestow. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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