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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
Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
What’s changed is where that charitable giving is going.
—Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
The season of giving may be over for some now that the year has turned, but that’s not the case for Kyrie Irving.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Fireworks and firecrackers are also very popular, as is gift giving.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
January opens your heart to a healthier balance of giving and receiving, and the Six of Pentacles encourages you to pay closer attention to where your energy is offered freely versus where it is being drained.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
For all of the grandstanding, speech-giving, and finger-pointing done on this issue from all sides of the political spectrum, Congress, in its infinite non-wisdom, has managed to do nothing on this issue for 30 years.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026
But giving doesn’t have to be about piles of cash.
—Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
This isn’t the first time Kelce has discussed gift-giving with his soon-to-be wife.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles appeared to be in charge after getting a stop on defense giving Stafford the ball back.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The company will deliver next-generation cooperative and non-cooperative radar systems, giving air traffic controllers reliable and secure information to support operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Suju said political prisoners have long functioned as bargaining chips inside the regime, giving security officials leverage, protection and internal status.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
By cutting t-shirts into continuous strips and giving them a gentle stretch, the fabric curls into a soft, versatile yarn.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond giving advice on individual money moves, Tu’s thinking bigger picture now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
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The traditions associated with Día de Los Reyes are longstanding and involve food, gift-giving, and family gatherings.
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.
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The prospect of lower interest rates also helps by reducing the opportunity costs of holding non-yielding assets like bullion.—
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To taste one hot off the press, so to speak, is an experience not to be missed; the flavor is so complex, the mouthful so round, the texture so yielding.—
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
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Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.—
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Park thanked residents across the city for donating and offering help without condition, as well as the volunteers, first responders, workers, faith groups, nonprofits and businesses that stepped in to fill the gaps before government systems could catch up.—
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Which charity are restaurants donating to during Dine Downtown 2026?—
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In the fourth quarter and the game well in hand, Ndukwe blocked James Ferguson-Reynolds’ punt, handing IU the ball on the seven.—
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Sanders recorded 16 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games, with Pro Football Focus handing him the third-best grade of all Texas State defenders.—
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
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The soil is collapsing, leaving something resembling large puddles among the freshwater marshes.—
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At the same time, a currency collapsing under international sanctions, water shortages and recurring power outages have sharpened a sense of crisis across the country.—
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And just in case, she was laid to rest with some local currency, or spending cash, almost 1,000 Kaiyuan Tongbao coins tied to her waist and right leg, as per Arkeonews reported.—
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As the Carolina Panthers snapped a seven-season drought to claim the NFC South title, the Charlotte region may see another tourism spending boost from the team’s home playoff game last Saturday.—
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However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
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Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
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“Giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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