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 Dunkin’ is celebrating the return of its fall menu with some special freebies. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Health-conscious vegetarians, meanwhile, can grab premade salads and sandwiches at Moonflower Community Cooperative, a hippy-dippy stop-off where my husband scored a hat from the freebies bin. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 At the Olive Young FESTA LA, KCON LA did a scavenger hunt for audiences to visit each booth for a stamp to earn a few freebies. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Tatyana Montero, a 25-year-old Army based in Canada, was given one of Abby Elder's freebies in Las Vegas. — Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presentations
  4. presents
Noun
  • Shotwell announced her pledge before Treasury finalized the rules, which now require stock gifts to come through a charity and win Treasury’s approval.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Stop by the many businesses saying goodbye for the season with parting gifts of Halloween goodies.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The Treasury Department moved last week to automatically enroll tens of millions of children and greenlight donations of individual stocks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touts the accounts ahead of midterms.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The vast majority of the Central Pennsylvania Clinic’s operating budget comes from direct community donations, many of which happen at large auctions that take place a few times throughout the year.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Yet despite their contrasting presentations, there is little to distinguish their strategies at this early stage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Across five days, View’s filmmaking presentations and executive discussions offer different perspectives on how those pressures are reshaping production.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • That fact that the damage to the boardwalk is cumulative presents a particular challenge, Long Beach Fire Department spokesperson Melanie Miller said Sunday.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Jack leaves to deliver presents while Sally tries to rescue Santa on her own, becoming Oogie’s prisoner herself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of presents

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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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