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
Toward the end, the famous Namco character PAC-MAN came on stage and threw freebies into the crowd.
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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
But some of the freebies and beauty products that didn’t live up to the hype?
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The only thing cheesier than the freebies were Durant’s sell jobs on shooting fouls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
December is going to be all about freebies at Chipotle.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
December is going to be all about freebies at Chipotle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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
But some of the freebies and beauty products that didn’t live up to the hype?
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The only thing cheesier than the freebies were Durant’s sell jobs on shooting fouls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
December is going to be all about freebies at Chipotle.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
December is going to be all about freebies at Chipotle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean crowded restaurants or expensive gifts.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Eskenazis' $40 million contribution for the naming rights of the public health system remains one of the largest philanthropic gifts in the city.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The case, Ho said, underscored the seriousness of an alleged abuse of authority at a nonprofit that received nearly $10 million annually in donations after its financial crisis became public.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The GoFundMe campaign ballooned to more than $90,000 in donations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In its investor presentations, Exelon regularly projects massive electric and gas system spending for each of its utilities to meet annual investor earnings growth rates of 5-7%.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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In one study, 64% of participants made immediate decisions after presentations that included an overview map, while control groups took longer to respond.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All three held Christmas presents.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Those having an event — a wedding, birthday party or such — that is associated with presents, but who don’t want stuff, often suggest making a charitable donation instead.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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