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Recent Examples of giveaway
Noun
David Pastrnak, who is heating up in the goal-scoring department with four in the last two games, was charged with four giveaways. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2025 Also stop by the Manayunk Welcome Center for giveaways and gelt. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The social media star has become known for producing a range of content—including big-budget, elaborate stunts and charitable acts, such as giving away cash, houses and cars. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 In terms of scares, there aren’t many, and nearly all of them are given away by the film’s trailer. Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for giveaway 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
  • Gift cards and gift baskets have been donated by local businesses and organizations.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Facing his own gifts being turned against him, Alcaraz was caught off-guard and lost his serve in the second game of the second set, as Djokovic whaled away on two forehand returns to get a break point, then won the game on the next one.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Much of the opposition comes from Democrats, but Republicans display some ambivalence as well.
    Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • But if Saturday’s game was his final one as Lions defensive coordinator, Glenn’s unit didn’t display their best on film.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Looney donated a kidney to her mother in 1999 and later pregnancy complications caused high blood pressure that damaged her remaining kidney, which eventually failed, a rare circumstance among living donors.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Merry says items that don’t serve a practical purpose and don’t have any sentimental value are probably best to donate, recycle, or dispose of.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to donations, the beauty brand also offered to help makeup artists rebuild their kits if lost in the fire.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
  • No cost to attend but reservations are recommended with donations always appreciated.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • After his son burst into the room, Gordon turned to the boy and revealed the excuse for his violent outburst, Brandon said.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
  • That list will be revealed on Jan. 30, and the All-Star Game — now games, really — happens on Feb. 16 in San Francisco.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Jackson and her husband, Aubrey Jackson, who volunteers at the center, are grieving over the loss of their son and daughter last year.
    Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • New hero shooter Marvel Rivals is now releasing several maps and 2-4 heroes per season, at present.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • At present, voters can check a box on their ballot giving the BBWAA permission to make their choices public two weeks after the announcement.
    Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Kuleba urged the British government, and Lammy, to rediscover the diplomatic zest that the U.K. had shown in the early months of the invasion.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The Google Family Link app can show you where in the world your family members are.
    David Nield, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025

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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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