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
These Indiana restaurants have freebies, special menus and discounts during the tournaments.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, lines stretched out the door at the Austin Convention Center as attendees waited to enter the SXSW expo, many hoping to grab freebies from activations like a Korean skincare pop-up or visit podcast stages.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 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
The annual mathematical holiday has become an excuse for a slew of restaurants, stores and brands to offer deals, discounts or freebies on pizza, pie and other round treats.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Part of the declines are a function of a maturing business where teams in a market like San Diego curtailed freebies and cheap tickets and moved toward a model of greater scarcity and premium experiences.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Ask for coupons and samples Manufacturers often lavish maternity wards with freebies, but the hospital staff is sometimes too busy to remember to dole them out.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Throughout 2026, Chick-fil-A is releasing new items and freebies as well as bringing back some of the nostalgic and retro classics from the past 80 years.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, lines stretched out the door at the Austin Convention Center as attendees waited to enter the SXSW expo, many hoping to grab freebies from activations like a Korean skincare pop-up or visit podcast stages.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 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
The annual mathematical holiday has become an excuse for a slew of restaurants, stores and brands to offer deals, discounts or freebies on pizza, pie and other round treats.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Part of the declines are a function of a maturing business where teams in a market like San Diego curtailed freebies and cheap tickets and moved toward a model of greater scarcity and premium experiences.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Ask for coupons and samples Manufacturers often lavish maternity wards with freebies, but the hospital staff is sometimes too busy to remember to dole them out.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Throughout 2026, Chick-fil-A is releasing new items and freebies as well as bringing back some of the nostalgic and retro classics from the past 80 years.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Christian nationalism is arguably the dominant political force in Texas today, thanks, in part, to multimillion-dollar donations from two West Texas billionaires, Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, the document later says that the fundraising figures also includes large donations that campaigns are required to immediately report.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Labelhood, the influential incubator platform supporting emerging designers, will again host a series of presentations.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Against this backdrop, specialists gave presentations on trauma therapies.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Athletic presents, in alphabetical order by last name, the 15 Most Intriguing Players of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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