1
as in granting
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
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as in consulting
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement
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Recent Examples of conferring
Most people who acquire type 1 diabetes have at least one of two specific-risk-conferring gene variants, or alleles, in this region.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
These apps are built for the sole purpose of conferring with people about their mental health, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
So much so that Hess, after conferring with Barger, committed to Indiana before receiving any other official offers.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
By the middle innings, Dipoto was conferring with Andy McKay, the assistant general manager, on bullpen coverage for the rest of the series.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Five of the nine super-bugs were found in all 44 flight samples, and a gene conferring resistance to last-resort antibiotics was detected on 17 flights.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
These apps are built for the sole purpose of conferring with people about their mental health, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
So much so that Hess, after conferring with Barger, committed to Indiana before receiving any other official offers.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
By the middle innings, Dipoto was conferring with Andy McKay, the assistant general manager, on bullpen coverage for the rest of the series.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Five of the nine super-bugs were found in all 44 flight samples, and a gene conferring resistance to last-resort antibiotics was detected on 17 flights.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferring
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Advertisement But countries may be hesitant to take the step of granting Americans asylum.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Lange avoided arrest, allegedly because the documents granting him Soviet citizenship were signed by Stalin himself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The organization said Sami Hamdi, a political commentator and managing director of the consulting company The International Interest, was detained at the San Francisco International Airport.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Western officials, while refraining from discussing operational details, have stressed their commitment to defending critical undersea infrastructure and monitoring sites with strategic vulnerabilities.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Conferring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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