gives away

verb

Definition of gives awaynext
present tense third-person singular of give away
1
as in reveals
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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2
as in volunteers
to make a present of gave away all her potted plants when she moved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives away
  1. reveals
  2. donates
  3. shows
  4. gives
  5. demonstrates
  6. presents
Verb
  • The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
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  • The initiative also donates gifted wigs and extensions for similar makeovers to domestic violence organizations.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Monolith — on South Broadway — is owned by Stephen Monahan, a beer industry veteran who donates 1% of revenues to a woman brewer scholarship fund.
    John Frank, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of donates
Verb
  • For instance, a 2018 study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior shows a 30% orgasm gap between men and women.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And its latest update shows that Galaxy phones are about to change forever.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of shows
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  • The most interesting portion of the Fifth Circuit's opinion is the discussion that the Corporate Transparency Act, which gives rise to the FINCIN BOI requirements, is very likely a constitutional exercise of Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Patriots and Raiders are both 3-12 and our model gives the Chargers a 66 percent chance to beat New England and a 73 percent chance to take down Las Vegas.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • This series demonstrates how national access to functional plumbing infrastructure is complicated by bureaucracy and climate change.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From a higher level of abstraction, this case demonstrates the need for robust oversight and regulation of high-volume tax preparers.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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  • The housing market in southeast Michigan presents a mix of opportunities and challenges for 2025.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For one thing, the size of the front, by the standards of contemporary global conflicts, is extraordinary and presents challenges of its own.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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