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
Whether soccer fans are in need of a caffeine boost to watch a late-night match or booking a stay in a host city, there are a wide range of promotions and freebies being offered during the 2026 World Cup.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 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
Head there on June 5 to shop the full collection (and grab a few Dunkin' freebies).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Motorola has offered some earbuds and tracking tags as freebies to try to offset the sticker shock, but that’s not enough.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Wendy's is rewarding members of its rewards program with freebies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Look for outrageous burgers and freebies in May.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Fans were able to redeem the freebies through Ore-Ida's social media channels.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
So the last thing the Wild can do is give Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson and company so many freebies, so many power plays.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 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
Head there on June 5 to shop the full collection (and grab a few Dunkin' freebies).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Motorola has offered some earbuds and tracking tags as freebies to try to offset the sticker shock, but that’s not enough.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Wendy's is rewarding members of its rewards program with freebies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Look for outrageous burgers and freebies in May.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Fans were able to redeem the freebies through Ore-Ida's social media channels.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
So the last thing the Wild can do is give Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson and company so many freebies, so many power plays.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Children do not necessarily equate love with volume of gifts, and many parents today are actively trying to reduce clutter, overstimulation, and consumerism.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The process has also been slow due to an insufficient number of buses sent by the Malawian government, which has also asked for donations to help bus the returnees home, the officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Thinking back to Art Basel Qatar in February—that was a pretty deliberate departure from how the other fairs are structured, with the open layout, solo presentations, and a very strong central theme.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Other photos showed the kids opening their presents and showing off their Christmas gifts, which included a Barbie for María and a Bluey toy for Ilaria.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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