as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
gave little handsels to their houseguests on New Year's Day
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Noun
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
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Pownall has become a master at surprise gifts for his wife, recently gifting her a present for every day of December leading up to Christmas — in his own mock, luxury Advent calendar.—
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At Christmas, 498 families participated in a toy distribution through which 1,117 children received presents.—
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
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“Handsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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