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
Customers have three more opportunities to grab some back-to-school freebies from BK.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The list of freebies in life is very short and Medicare is not on it.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adams himself was indicted last fall for accepting meals and other freebies arranged by a representative of the Turkish government, in exchange for fast-tracking building permits.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
But timing your visit can make a big difference in the variety and availability of these tasty freebies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lawsuit also claimed HelloFresh violated California's advertising laws by not disclosing the terms and conditions of freebies and offers, leading customers to being enrolled in plans that were hard to cancel.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The owner of the George Webb restaurant chain had promised to give away free burgers for one day after 12 straight Brewers wins, and eventually wound up handing out 168,192 freebies after the streak was reached in April 1987.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
March 20 is the official first day of spring, and companies such as Rita's Italian Ice and Dairy Queen, are celebrating by offering deals and freebies for its customers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
With so much excitement in the air, popular fast-food chains and restaurants are rolling out special discounts and freebies to match the vibe.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The list of freebies in life is very short and Medicare is not on it.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adams himself was indicted last fall for accepting meals and other freebies arranged by a representative of the Turkish government, in exchange for fast-tracking building permits.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
But timing your visit can make a big difference in the variety and availability of these tasty freebies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lawsuit also claimed HelloFresh violated California's advertising laws by not disclosing the terms and conditions of freebies and offers, leading customers to being enrolled in plans that were hard to cancel.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The owner of the George Webb restaurant chain had promised to give away free burgers for one day after 12 straight Brewers wins, and eventually wound up handing out 168,192 freebies after the streak was reached in April 1987.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
March 20 is the official first day of spring, and companies such as Rita's Italian Ice and Dairy Queen, are celebrating by offering deals and freebies for its customers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
With so much excitement in the air, popular fast-food chains and restaurants are rolling out special discounts and freebies to match the vibe.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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