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or freebee
as in gift
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 freebie
These Indiana restaurants have freebies, special menus and discounts during the tournaments.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, lines stretched out the door at the Austin Convention Center as attendees waited to enter the SXSW expo, many hoping to grab freebies from activations like a Korean skincare pop-up or visit podcast stages.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Amenities included bagpipe music by the Northern Illinois Pipes & Drums, free face painting, food for sale by local businesses, Irish step dancers, as well as ample candy, trinkets and green beads handed out as parade-route freebies.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The annual mathematical holiday has become an excuse for a slew of restaurants, stores and brands to offer deals, discounts or freebies on pizza, pie and other round treats.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for freebie
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, lines stretched out the door at the Austin Convention Center as attendees waited to enter the SXSW expo, many hoping to grab freebies from activations like a Korean skincare pop-up or visit podcast stages.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Amenities included bagpipe music by the Northern Illinois Pipes & Drums, free face painting, food for sale by local businesses, Irish step dancers, as well as ample candy, trinkets and green beads handed out as parade-route freebies.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The annual mathematical holiday has become an excuse for a slew of restaurants, stores and brands to offer deals, discounts or freebies on pizza, pie and other round treats.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebie
Noun
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its founder and one-man operator, Jack Kavanagh, is trusted for his unvarnished, unbiased presentation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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As Elder noted in his presentation, the forechecker who creates the original turnover often never touches the puck and therefore never gets any credit in a traditional box score.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the Judean desert, a complex past is being unearthed into a complicated present.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Following the court's decision, Netflix will need to inform its present and past customers about the potential compensation within the next 90 days, or face a penalty of €700 per day.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebie. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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