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
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Consider that Stanley’s giveaway to Nick Bjugstad against Utah led to a very different outcome than Dylan Samberg’s giveaway on Logan Cooley’s highlight-reel goal.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Hosting a launch event can create excitement and provide an immersive experience, while contests or giveaways can incentivize participation and sharing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Consider that Stanley’s giveaway to Nick Bjugstad against Utah led to a very different outcome than Dylan Samberg’s giveaway on Logan Cooley’s highlight-reel goal.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
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The Panama Canal was not a concession or a gift from the United States.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Looking for gift ideas and bargains, online shoppers flocked to artificial intelligence chatbots in droves this holiday season.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Nelson-Atkins acquired many of the photographs recently and will display them for the first time.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2025
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The photograph of a marble sculpture displayed on a marble wall at the Nationalgalerie was more than a clever conceit.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere, the dilemma at the heart of the segment is whether Hanan and Salim would donate Noor’s organs to recipients in need (most likely Israeli recipients) when his untimely demise was the fault of a bankrupt system enforced by the Israeli occupation to begin it.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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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
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Tickets are now available, as well as an option to stream the concert with a minimum donation of $5.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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About 50 immigrants, mostly women and children, are waiting to pick up food donations.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2025
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Whether a deal gets done for either big will be revealed soon.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Studying the moon also could reveal what conditions were like early on in the solar system as asteroids and other rocky debris collided with planets and moons.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The show follows Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), a former prisoner who volunteered for the California Conservation Camp Program, which coordinates inmate participation in assisting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Hughes also volunteers extensively with the U.S. Bartenders Guild.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sterling and Bronze were gifted the cars for Christmas, with mom Brittany revealing their presents in a series of snaps on her Instagram Stories on Dec. 26.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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To escape their present and meet new people, both Ren and Fan engage in a popular VR game known as Luz.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The following histogram shows Ovechkin’s likely goals finish by the season’s end based on 1,000 simulations of the rest of the season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Firefighters saw smoke and fire showing from inside the church, said Michael Hopkins, a spokesman with the Kansas City Fire Department.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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