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as in to donate
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 to leave
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 to offer
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 to collapse
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 to pay
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 to express
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 to devote
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 to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in to run by
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in to transmit
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 give
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.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Like the 50 other judges fired within the last six months, the union said, the judges who received the most recent notices were not given a reason for the terminations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Like the 50 other judges fired within the last six months, the union said, the judges who received the most recent notices were not given a reason for the terminations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give
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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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Billionaire philanthropist and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has donated $15 million to Mount Sinai Medical Center to help expand cancer research and treatment in Miami Beach and Hialeah.—
Michelle Marchante
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Cut lemons tend to lose their moisture quickly, especially if left exposed to air in the fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The serum leaves your scalp nourished and your hair frizz-free and shiny after each use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Uline offers thousands of products to businesses nationwide.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
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Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Any cleaning that needs to be done to meet the landlord’s standards is then paid for using the security deposit.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The company paid an average of $71,268 per coin, totaling $42.87 billion in investment.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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The interpretation of New York City around the time the comics were born yields great visual charm — from Times Square to the Lower East Side — with amusing period-specific product placement for brands like 7Up and Canada Dry.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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This has yielded unusually high levels of moisture at all levels of the atmosphere across the US east of the Rockies, Swain said.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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“Give.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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