as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer
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as in to display
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face
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as in to donate
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of giveaway
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Tampa Bay also created new types of partial-season plans and even rethought its strategy around giveaways.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
On that occasion, Scott’s team gave away the lead through a slight tactical misjudgment, opening the door for Great Britain to seize the moment and grab the win.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
There will also be live donations, giveaways and a performance from North Carolina native Chase Rice, who also performed at the Concert for Carolina benefit show in Charlotte.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Tampa Bay also created new types of partial-season plans and even rethought its strategy around giveaways.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
First Annual Peace Walk: Join interfaith and intergenerational communities in walking for peace and having fun giving away or laying down peace rocks along the route.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
On that occasion, Scott’s team gave away the lead through a slight tactical misjudgment, opening the door for Great Britain to seize the moment and grab the win.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The new portable console features a 7.9 inch LCD screen that displays in 1080p.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As Investopedia notes, a person with a $30,000 income isn’t likely to donate $15,000 to charity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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While not everyone has artistic skills to paint a mural, there are many ways to support your local shelter without donating money.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The project, whose construction depended on being fully funded through donations or grants, will expand recreational access without using taxpayer dollars.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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In one of those trends, content creators mock the hardships faced by Palestinian children in Gaza by pranking their parents or grandparents by pretending to represent a fictional humanitarian organization asking for donations for Palestinian children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, the podcast didn’t reveal that Kochan was assaulted as a child by her mother’s boyfriend until the end, whereas the TV series introduces that information early on.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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Harry has Kiko take a look at the crate's contents, which are now revealed to us in all their gory glory.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Craig Podolski was middle school English teacher and coach in Buffalo Grove who developed an annual service day at his school that had hundreds of youngsters volunteering in the community.—
Bob Goldborough,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mahdi will be strapped to a chair 15 feet from three prison employees who volunteered to be on the firing squad.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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At present, options such as green feedstock are either unavailable or not yet cost-competitive at scale.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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