imparting

present participle of impart

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of imparting The memories often involve his father imparting pearls of wisdom, regardless of whether Jay though of them that way at the time. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 Whatever else Four Hands, Two Sonatas may be, the series is deeply devoted to imparting this artistic message. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 The accent was bedazzled, imparting a touch of shine to Sombr’s otherwise monochrome look. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 Accessories, like neckties and chain jewelry, are imparting an extra edge to otherwise sleekly minimal outfits. — Young Chul Kim, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Margot would like to thank her mother, aunts and grandmothers who cultivated her love of puzzles, and Paul would like to thank the puzzle veteran Natan Last for imparting his grid wisdom. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The lightweight texture keeps skin feeling comfortable and hydrated while imparting a healthy-looking glow. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a one-time foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a former foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparting
Verb
  • That role demands reliable equipment capable of transmitting strategic instructions during severe national security crises.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The latest hotter than expected PPI figures indicate that price pressures are now transmitting from the energy sector into the broader real economy.
    — , CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Demonstrations over corruption and a lack ​of jobs have begun spreading throughout Albania.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • On top of these lawsuits, social media platforms are facing a loss of business as bans for minors are accelerating and spreading worldwide.
    — Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Riyadh was planning to make FII a hybrid event, giving executives the option to take part remotely.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In a world that rewards keeping appearances, Space Afrika makes conveying honesty and vulnerability look easy.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The tweet ended with an emoji of a man facepalming, conveying Johnson’s exasperation over the last play of Washington’s 27-27 tie with the New York Giants.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Imparting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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