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
Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2024
According to Graham, the biggest giveaway is often the photos.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Though his wealth isn’t estimated by Forbes, Jordan is a member of the Giving Pledge, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ club of billionaires who pledge to give away at least half their wealth in life or at death.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The annual event will feature shopping, food trucks, a shopping spree giveaway and more.
—Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2024
According to Graham, the biggest giveaway is often the photos.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
In November 2023, thousands of workers at more than 200 stores walked out on Red Cup Day, when the company usually gives away thousands of reusable cups.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Though his wealth isn’t estimated by Forbes, Jordan is a member of the Giving Pledge, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ club of billionaires who pledge to give away at least half their wealth in life or at death.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona state website outlines those days as: Memorial Day, when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The current month is displayed in red in one of the dozen windows that punctuate the hour markers around the outside of the dial, while the date is indicated via a central ring with a red and white arrow.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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The theme: 2024 in movies Shouts & Murmurs: The ideal New Year’s Eve party for people who want to go out but also stay in P.S. Canadians, Australians, and the British traditionally celebrate Boxing Day on December 26th, by boxing up goods to donate to the less fortunate.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to the company, a majority of Fortune 500 companies use OpenAI's products and its API. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is among the tech leaders planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, a spokesperson confirmed earlier this month.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Who Fled Communism and Left Millions to the Art World Oasis Reunion Tour Is Definitely Maybe a Win for Tribute Bands, Too Despite years of persecution, the L.G.B.T.Q. congregation in Nairobi has survived and grown, sustained mostly by private donations.Sarah Hurtes, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Swift additionally made a substantial donation to Kansas City children’s non-profit Operation Breakthrough, according to the organization.Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 28 Dec. 2024
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The No Secrets album, which headed the Billboard 200 for five weeks in early 1973, is a classic, from its revealing album cover (very provocative for 1972) to its no-skips lineup of songs.Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
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As the season closed, Kat returned to her time and said goodbye to a vision of Thomas, thinking that he had been shot dead, but then Jacob appeared and revealed that Thomas survived.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
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Connecting with friends or support groups, or even volunteering, can help combat loneliness.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Libbey demonstrates remarkable leadership by taking the initiative in leading projects, volunteering for additional responsibilities, and fostering engagement among younger members that exemplify outstanding leadership qualities.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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At present, Grynchuk's department calculates the environmental cost of the war at some $70 billion—and that's likely the tip of the iceberg.David Vetter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The producers and stars have already said that King and Conqueror will show a different side to those who battled for the crown and Norton is having a bit of a moment on both sides of the pond at present, adding some serious star power.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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David Groves, Cane Ridge High: David consistently shows a strong commitment to the band by practicing diligently, mentoring younger members, and attending every rehearsal and performance.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Saturday morning's drone attack took place in a city far from the front line of the war in Ukraine, potentially showing capabilities to strike deep inside Russia.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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