1
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face
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2
as in volunteered
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of gave away
My school never gave away Cubs tickets for perfect attendance.
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
European officials have had to defend the deal against dismay from businesses and member governments at the higher tariff and criticism that the EU gave away too much.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Peñarol defender Emanuel Gularte gave away a clumsy foul and Racing was awarded a penalty.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
European officials have had to defend the deal against dismay from businesses and member governments at the higher tariff and criticism that the EU gave away too much.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Peñarol defender Emanuel Gularte gave away a clumsy foul and Racing was awarded a penalty.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave away
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Tony didn’t find out about their daughter until after Ziva’s death, then father and daughter spent several years together before Ziva revealed the truth.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic revealed last Wednesday that Brazilian Luiz Fernando Iubel has joined Liverpool as the club’s new individual development lead coach.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2019, lawmakers directed the Texas Education Agency to set up a pilot program in which districts volunteered to give students assessments in November, January and March.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beyond work, Simoncic served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and volunteered to read to youths through the Lead to Read program.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anphsin 12-Piece Velvet Pumpkin Set Luxe velvet is the fabric of fall, and these soft and sophisticated velvet pumpkins can be displayed in a variety of ways.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong and Beijing — At a busy market in a small town of China’s Hebei province, Labubu is no longer the coveted collectible displayed in glass cases.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Talwani also donated to the Democratic National Committee during the 2010 midterm election cycle ahead of a red wave, which regained the GOP majority in the House.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Two million dollars of the funds used to protect Okefenokee came from the Holdfast Collective, a group of nonprofit entities that since 2022 has donated the profits generated by Patagonia to nonprofit groups fighting climate change.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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At Tomah, the report showed a similar breakdown, with nine shortages among clinical staff and five nonclinical.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Initial testing showed performance comparable to conventional materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rise of low-cost airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, along with the widespread adoption of the internet and operators like Airbnb, gave consumers the confidence to book their own flights and accommodation and create their own trips.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neidorff and his wife donated an additional $124,000 to Newsom’s 2022 reelection campaign while Centene itself gave Newsom $32,400.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Giorgio Armani has created a unique, unmistakable style that has evolved over time but has never betrayed its essence in the slightest.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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With Alexe Godin and Andrew Spencer safe from winning the last challenge, the cast voted for Spencer Conley and Jess Edwards to stay after bombshell rumors that Kat Izzo had betrayed Dale Moss.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Gave away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20away. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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