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
In addition to Dunkin' free coffee today, April 1, here are April Fools' food deals, freebies and discounts today.
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1 Apr. 2026
This isn’t a prank — there are real freebies and food deals to grab on April Fools’ Day.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Lunch and dinner freebies include the Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, eight-count Nuggets, eight-count Grilled Nuggets or a five-count Nuggets Kid’s Meal.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Some have deals, freebies and gas rewards.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
These Indiana restaurants have freebies, special menus and discounts during the tournaments.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 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
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1 Apr. 2026
This isn’t a prank — there are real freebies and food deals to grab on April Fools’ Day.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Lunch and dinner freebies include the Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, eight-count Nuggets, eight-count Grilled Nuggets or a five-count Nuggets Kid’s Meal.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Some have deals, freebies and gas rewards.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
These Indiana restaurants have freebies, special menus and discounts during the tournaments.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 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
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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