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or freebee
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
I got this CD as a freebie for buying a receiver
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Recent Examples of freebie
Lunch and dinner freebies include the Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, eight-count Nuggets, eight-count Grilled Nuggets or a five-count Nuggets Kid’s Meal.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Some have deals, freebies and gas rewards.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
These Indiana restaurants have freebies, special menus and discounts during the tournaments.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Amenities included bagpipe music by the Northern Illinois Pipes & Drums, free face painting, food for sale by local businesses, Irish step dancers, as well as ample candy, trinkets and green beads handed out as parade-route freebies.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Some have deals, freebies and gas rewards.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
These Indiana restaurants have freebies, special menus and discounts during the tournaments.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Amenities included bagpipe music by the Northern Illinois Pipes & Drums, free face painting, food for sale by local businesses, Irish step dancers, as well as ample candy, trinkets and green beads handed out as parade-route freebies.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebie
Noun
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reframe the purpose of your family's donation pile.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to a presentation by associate planner Kyle Rathbone, in 2023 there were at least 221 people experiencing homelessness across the five West Valley municipalities.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fast forward to November 2017—three months prior to his retirement—and Pereira was fatefully summoned to Venezuela to make Citgo business presentations to government leadership.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tense exchange hints at the complications ahead as Maggie’s past threatens to unravel her present.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebie. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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