variants
or freebees
as in gifts
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 freebies
Reporters arrived unannounced or booked a table ahead of time, paid for their own meals and did not accept freebies or other special treatment, according to the newspaper.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Samsung has a habit of giving away freebies to its users.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Customers have three more opportunities to grab some back-to-school freebies from BK.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Adams himself was indicted last fall for accepting meals and other freebies arranged by a representative of the Turkish government, in exchange for fast-tracking building permits.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
But timing your visit can make a big difference in the variety and availability of these tasty freebies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lawsuit also claimed HelloFresh violated California's advertising laws by not disclosing the terms and conditions of freebies and offers, leading customers to being enrolled in plans that were hard to cancel.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The owner of the George Webb restaurant chain had promised to give away free burgers for one day after 12 straight Brewers wins, and eventually wound up handing out 168,192 freebies after the streak was reached in April 1987.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
March 20 is the official first day of spring, and companies such as Rita's Italian Ice and Dairy Queen, are celebrating by offering deals and freebies for its customers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Samsung has a habit of giving away freebies to its users.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Customers have three more opportunities to grab some back-to-school freebies from BK.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Adams himself was indicted last fall for accepting meals and other freebies arranged by a representative of the Turkish government, in exchange for fast-tracking building permits.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
But timing your visit can make a big difference in the variety and availability of these tasty freebies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lawsuit also claimed HelloFresh violated California's advertising laws by not disclosing the terms and conditions of freebies and offers, leading customers to being enrolled in plans that were hard to cancel.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The owner of the George Webb restaurant chain had promised to give away free burgers for one day after 12 straight Brewers wins, and eventually wound up handing out 168,192 freebies after the streak was reached in April 1987.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
March 20 is the official first day of spring, and companies such as Rita's Italian Ice and Dairy Queen, are celebrating by offering deals and freebies for its customers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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ArtStart collects donations of recycled materials and art supplies and sells them back to the public at low prices at its ArtScraps center.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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