gave away

verb

past tense of give away
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 However, that wasn’t the last time Prince gave away an album for free. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The last memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington in June shocked many sanctions experts by how much the US gave away to Iran for very little in exchange. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This week, the center gave away free school supplies to 2,000 families in Jefferson County. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The department gave away back-to-school supplies, including a pencil pouch filled with blunt scissors, colored pencils and more. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 In a presumably unwitting nod to Guardiola, Maresca also gave away a nugget of information when discussing a completely different topic. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026 For every fill-up, a local gas station gave away plastic cups featuring the flag or the American eagle. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 But those weren’t the only gifts Swift and Kelce gave away in celebration of their big day. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Plus the trailers pretty much gave away the entire plot, which is completely predictable anyway. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave away
  1. revealed
  2. volunteered
  3. displayed
  4. donated
  5. showed
  6. gave
  7. demonstrated
  8. presented
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  • The possibility of marital trouble is one of several details revealed in a search warrant related to the domestic violence murders carried out in two cities on Wednesday morning.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The partnership with the retail trading provider was revealed on July 3, with a one-year deal announced.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of revealed
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  • Segovia, who plays for the Venezuelan national team, his Venezuela teammate Jon Aramburu and former national team player Tomas Rincon volunteered at collection points and in town squares, helping those affected by the disaster.
    — Michelle Kaufman August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As Old Naperville Day rebrands this year, Pedigo said the intention is to recognize everyone in the area who has either volunteered with DuPagePads or benefitted from its services.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of volunteered
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  • According to charging documents, the teens were allegedly plotting to rob Wright and displayed guns during a video call.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The note briefly displayed in court Thursday offered jurors in Clancy’s triple-murder trial perhaps their best glimpse yet at the Massachusetts mother’s apparent perspective on her own struggle with mental health leading up to the killings.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of displayed
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  • The two hit it off – so well, in fact, Knight donated $400,000 to the on-campus Paterno libraries and would speak at the coach’s 2012 funeral.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The candidates also have significant money donated to their own campaigns, which gives them the ability to make their own decisions on spending, messaging and voter outreach.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Video captured in June showed Russian soldiers scrambling to respond to one attack by firing off man portable air defense systems (MANPADS) on a busy highway.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Video captured by a tourist on board a boat in northern Botswana showed the heart-pounding moment the vessel had to outrun a charging hippo.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of showed
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  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave
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  • Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of strength training as well.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Hormuz crisis demonstrated the strategic value of the United States’ transformation from a major oil importer into a leading producer and exporter.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
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  • Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But sustaining that rotation has presented its own challenges.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented

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“Gave away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20away. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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