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
CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
On the flipside, Maryland committed eight giveaways that resulted in nine points for Michigan.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 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
President Trump is trying to deliver an unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
On the flipside, Maryland committed eight giveaways that resulted in nine points for Michigan.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 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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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Above the doorways, delicate gold cherubs peer down, which Trump was keen to display as a symbolic gesture.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well. Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 season yielded more than 3,000 pounds of fruit for donations alone.—
Belal Aftab,
The Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite her recent accolades — including Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards — the actor revealed persistent struggles with self-confidence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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No details regarding the illness have been revealed.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Other Reddit users agreed with the theory and offered their own idea that Gemma may have volunteered her body to Lumon for experimentation.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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These workers were among the 21,000 civilians at the Defense Department who volunteered for the program.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, at present there is no confirmation that FSD uses that camera.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even if this technology was created for China, at least at present, BYD's Super E-Platform launch is a significant day for the EV industry as a whole.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Mar. 2025
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The music-meister is probably best known for his long collaboration on runway shows with the late German designer at Chanel, Fendi and the Karl Lagerfeld house, in addition to Sacai, Jil Sander, Gucci, Balenciaga and many other brands over a career that has spanned more than 40 years.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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An image that circulated showed Grondeau on a private jet flying home.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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