vouchsafing

verb

present participle of vouchsafe
as in granting
formal + old-fashioned to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafing
  1. granting
  2. having
  3. sanctioning
  4. permitting
  5. according
  6. conceding
  7. suffering
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  • Spencer urged Congress to pass Dalilah’s Law, which would restrict any state from granting CDLs to certain noncitizens who don’t meet federal eligibility requirements.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Higher peak brightness greatly extends the display’s dynamic range, granting the subsequent AI image processing system greater luminance mapping adjustment latitude.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of granting
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  • The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of having
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  • Once that failed to materialize, sanctioning Iran became an end in itself.
    — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The courts are overdue for sanctioning his frequent abuse of the legal system.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctioning
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  • In his most recent job, Telle focused on matters involving commercial navigation, flood damage reduction and permitting under the Clean Water Act.
    — Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Alcantara allowed four runs in six innings in Thursday’s loss to Kansas City — his second consecutive start permitting four runs in six innings.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of permitting
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  • Yiannopoulos served as a tech editor at Breitbart, a conservative website, until February 2017, according the site.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The cell lines from the cultures developed in the 1960s are still growing, which means new tissue won't need to be collected, according the AAP.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of according
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  • Dudley has also produced three assists and can look forward to fixtures against high-conceding teams like Chicago and Louisville in September.
    — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Bulls got on the scoreboard straight after halftime, ending New Zealand's streak without conceding at 124 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of conceding
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  • Despite suffering a knee ailment and biceps soreness this season, Ohtani is slowly trying to take the mound for the first time in more than two months.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The draw looks pretty good for Paul to get to a possible fourth-round matchup with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is returning to the singles court for the first time since suffering a wrist injury in April.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of suffering
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“Vouchsafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafing. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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