freebies

noun

variants or freebees
plural of freebie
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 An all-star cast of freebies that came just before Samsung ended Boost in 2024. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Seasonal freebies include Mall-o-Ween celebrations and holiday tree lightings. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 Here are the restaurant chains offering freebies, discounts and deals to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods for National Hot Dog Day in 2026. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 July 2026 When asking for freebies, remember that a little kindness and patience go a long way. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Federal prosecutors said Englander and Lee, listed in court filings as Staffer B, were plied with fancy meals, expensive alcohol and other freebies by people seeking to do business with the city. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 And so do all sorts of freebies, from free ice cream and drinks to such swag as sunhats, sun lotion or eye cream. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 Many of the sites offered merchandise for sale or freebies such as water, cat toys or even clothes. — Hannah Ruhoff june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presentations
  4. presents
Noun
  • Here are the 10 wildest gifts musicians have given their fans and concertgoers.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Among the other gifts offered by businesses in the strip mall are temporary hair color spray from Joan Barry Hair Designers, celebrating 25 years in business, and sidewalk chalking from 40-year-old mall business Love’s Yogurt.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • There were more than 49,000 transplants last year, a record despite a small drop in donations from the deceased — the first such dip in a decade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The organization coordinated organ donations for nearly 7 million people, covering the entire commonwealth of Kentucky as well as counties in southern Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • It’s designed for anyone who wants to retain information more effectively, whether that’s preparing for exams, remembering presentations, learning new skills, or simply reducing forgetfulness.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
  • NextSlide developed technology that turns prompts, notes, documents, and research into polished, editable presentations.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • And yet, many folks’ lived experience these days doesn’t jibe with the rosier picture the Fifth Floor presents.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Since the start of his papacy, Leo has spoken about the risks AI presents for broad swaths of society.
    — Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Definition of presents

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