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
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.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Karaban almost had a costly turnover on an inbound play with 14 seconds left, but the Huskies fouled up three and Mulready split his free throw attempts, setting up the game-clinching freebies from the Huskies’ captain.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba are offering even bigger digital red envelopes, with some as high as CNY10,000, about $1,450, as well as vouchers, gadgets, and other freebies.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Toward the end, the famous Namco character PAC-MAN came on stage and threw freebies into the crowd.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
National Popcorn Day celebrates the movie theater food staple, with major cinema chains offering customers deals on popcorn, including freebies, limited-edition merchandise and more.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2026
Theater chains, including Harkins Theatres, Cinemark, AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas, are offering discounts and freebies to celebrate the popular movie snack.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Some of it inevitably comes from, without a hint of irony, people who aren’t buying tickets, like sports media or, before a policy change in Jacksonville, city leaders getting freebies.
—Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 9 Jan. 2026
The only thing cheesier than the freebies were Durant’s sell jobs on shooting fouls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Karaban almost had a costly turnover on an inbound play with 14 seconds left, but the Huskies fouled up three and Mulready split his free throw attempts, setting up the game-clinching freebies from the Huskies’ captain.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba are offering even bigger digital red envelopes, with some as high as CNY10,000, about $1,450, as well as vouchers, gadgets, and other freebies.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Toward the end, the famous Namco character PAC-MAN came on stage and threw freebies into the crowd.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
National Popcorn Day celebrates the movie theater food staple, with major cinema chains offering customers deals on popcorn, including freebies, limited-edition merchandise and more.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2026
Theater chains, including Harkins Theatres, Cinemark, AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas, are offering discounts and freebies to celebrate the popular movie snack.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Some of it inevitably comes from, without a hint of irony, people who aren’t buying tickets, like sports media or, before a policy change in Jacksonville, city leaders getting freebies.
—Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 9 Jan. 2026
The only thing cheesier than the freebies were Durant’s sell jobs on shooting fouls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our campaign has received more than 340,000 donations from a staggering 215,000+ individual contributors from 240 counties in Texas and all 50 states.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The public presentations of the last four or five presidents are very, very well documented.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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