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as in donating
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestowing
Carpenter also added more theatrics, by bestowing a pair of fuzzy pink handcuffs to an excited Brown.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Suggesting perhaps that a part of her might have transferred to his family, to me, who could not be less musically inclined—bestowing some prestige or something on him too, of course.
—Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Rust is a big deal, as is the fact that many Panteras have been mangled by previous owners bestowing hideous enhancements (think bad celebrity plastic surgery) on otherwise desirable cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
So, bestowing this honor on her seemed like a no brainer.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Apparently, Sterling was bestowing radios on the most popular Kansas City Blues players at the 1929 Little World Series.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Apfel, known for her modernist-Rocco flair, is no doubt gazing down on author Ari Seth Cohen and his new book Advanced Pets, bestowing her approval.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The act of bestowing someone with a name or appellation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Therefore, tucked away in the interior part of each piece, a tiny ruby kisses the wearer’s body, bestowing upon them blessings of good fortune.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Suggesting perhaps that a part of her might have transferred to his family, to me, who could not be less musically inclined—bestowing some prestige or something on him too, of course.
—Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Rust is a big deal, as is the fact that many Panteras have been mangled by previous owners bestowing hideous enhancements (think bad celebrity plastic surgery) on otherwise desirable cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
So, bestowing this honor on her seemed like a no brainer.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Apparently, Sterling was bestowing radios on the most popular Kansas City Blues players at the 1929 Little World Series.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Apfel, known for her modernist-Rocco flair, is no doubt gazing down on author Ari Seth Cohen and his new book Advanced Pets, bestowing her approval.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The act of bestowing someone with a name or appellation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Therefore, tucked away in the interior part of each piece, a tiny ruby kisses the wearer’s body, bestowing upon them blessings of good fortune.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing
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The Pantry relies heavily on volunteers, with approximately 2,000 individuals donating their time annually to support the organization's mission.—
Nour Rahal,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Such is the peril of donating one’s bodies to science.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His supporters finally ended the siege hours later after one protester was shot dead by Capitol police as the mob tried to break into the House gallery where terrified lawmakers were sheltering.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Winter has now arrived, and hundreds of thousands are sheltering in tents near the sea.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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The next two years will be test runs for that new approach to presenting the race.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to presenting their bill, students also observed legislative sessions and were introduced on the Assembly and Senate floors by Assemblymember Boerner and Senator Blakespear.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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For families, the biggest expense, by far, is lodging.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Independent explains that in many cases, carriers ask travelers to arrange lodging themselves and submit receipts afterward for reimbursement, often citing logistical difficulties in making the arrangements directly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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My work with my foundation focuses on ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital future by providing resources, training and infrastructure to those who need them most.—
Pandwe Gibson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Bestowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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