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
Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
According to the Power & Light District, the event will include tastings from local food trucks, New Heights merchandise giveaways and competitive cornhole.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The soon-to-be dad gave away hundreds of beers for fans, bought donuts for Cubs staff and sent multiple treat packages to media and other staff in the press box, according to the outlet.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Panthers were able to score a field goal on their initial drive, but the Jaguars scored 20 consecutive points, with 10 coming off Young’s first two giveaways.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
According to the Power & Light District, the event will include tastings from local food trucks, New Heights merchandise giveaways and competitive cornhole.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rico Lewis had endured a torrid time at right-back in City’s 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur, and the following weekend, Matheus Nunes gave away the penalty that saw Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind to inflict a second consecutive defeat on Pep Guardiola’s side.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The soon-to-be dad gave away hundreds of beers for fans, bought donuts for Cubs staff and sent multiple treat packages to media and other staff in the press box, according to the outlet.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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Safe seats are a gift to politicians and party machines but a curse for citizens.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The final looks were a crescendo of colorful tinsel and bouncing gift ribbon that completely enveloped the models.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Eco Wave Power logo is displayed on a floater raised out of the water during a demonstration of Eco Wave Power electricity generation technology using the power of ocean waves in the harbor at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, on August 26, 2025.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to a 2022 study in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, older adults with a suicide attempt displayed higher levels of suicide intent than younger adults with a suicide attempt.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Earlier that evenings, a 4-year-old girl had died of brain injuries from an accident, and her parents had agreed to donate her organs.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the wheelchair, per Fox 13, Kings Camo donated hunting gear and Huckleberry Hiking donated hiking gear to help make hunting and hiking activities more accessible for the 11-year-old boy.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, the group received a $100,000 donation from the Bruce Rauner Family Foundation, connected to venture capitalist and former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Philanthropy is important to the company, which annually doles out millions of dollars in scholarships to its team members, grants via its charities, food donations and more.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Standard blood tests then revealed his liver function to be out of sorts.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now in its 113th year, the initiative connects letters to Santa with individuals and organizations that volunteer to help fulfill holiday wishes.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the end of the day, volunteering for the World Cup is an amazing opportunity to see how one of sport’s most powerful governing bodies operates from the inside.—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At present, there are few answers.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The two sisters also recalled how Dakota and Wenner first met — without Elle present.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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That may explain why taking HRT in the years right around menopause—and in turn, avoiding the steep estrogen dropoff of this phase—was shown to lower dementia risk.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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