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
Whether soccer fans are in need of a caffeine boost to watch a late-night match or booking a stay in a host city, there are a wide range of promotions and freebies being offered during the 2026 World Cup.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Many of the sites offered merchandise for sale or freebies such as water, cat toys or even clothes.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Head there on June 5 to shop the full collection (and grab a few Dunkin' freebies).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Motorola has offered some earbuds and tracking tags as freebies to try to offset the sticker shock, but that’s not enough.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Wendy's is rewarding members of its rewards program with freebies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Look for outrageous burgers and freebies in May.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Fans were able to redeem the freebies through Ore-Ida's social media channels.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
So the last thing the Wild can do is give Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson and company so many freebies, so many power plays.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Many of the sites offered merchandise for sale or freebies such as water, cat toys or even clothes.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Head there on June 5 to shop the full collection (and grab a few Dunkin' freebies).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Motorola has offered some earbuds and tracking tags as freebies to try to offset the sticker shock, but that’s not enough.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Wendy's is rewarding members of its rewards program with freebies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Look for outrageous burgers and freebies in May.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Fans were able to redeem the freebies through Ore-Ida's social media channels.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
So the last thing the Wild can do is give Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson and company so many freebies, so many power plays.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Children do not necessarily equate love with volume of gifts, and many parents today are actively trying to reduce clutter, overstimulation, and consumerism.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The process has also been slow due to an insufficient number of buses sent by the Malawian government, which has also asked for donations to help bus the returnees home, the officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Noun
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And this season at Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week Men’s, as a heatwave struck Europe and the looksmaxxing movement circulating around GLP-1s and peptides continues to shift body ideals, runways and presentations held a mirror up to our changing world.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Tuesday’s presentations will focus on whether changes to annual targets are needed ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Winfrey pointed to her own childhood in Mississippi as formative in her desire to provide for the audience, recalling a Christmas when her family had no presents before nuns turned up to her house with gifts.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Money market accounts have high interest rates that can help grow your money faster and more effectively, with none of the risk that investing presents in today's uncertain economy.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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