as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer
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1
as in to display
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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as in to donate
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of giveaway
Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The strike would clash with Starbucks' annual giveaway of reusable red cups bearing the company's logo with any purchase.
—Amelia Lucas,kate Rogers, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Stocks ended Wednesday about flat, giving away gains after Powell cast doubt on a potential rate cut in December.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Families will enjoy a craft, treats and a popcorn bucket giveaway while supplies last.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The strike would clash with Starbucks' annual giveaway of reusable red cups bearing the company's logo with any purchase.
—Amelia Lucas,kate Rogers, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
To trick you into giving away account numbers, Social Security details, or direct-deposit information.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Stocks ended Wednesday about flat, giving away gains after Powell cast doubt on a potential rate cut in December.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The logo of Softbank is displayed at a press briefing on Softbank’s new service in Tokyo on January 15, 2018.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The posts only displayed a few users’ comments despite hundreds of messages.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Blaze Pizza will also donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to disabled veterans and the spouses and children of fallen veterans.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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All proceeds from the piece are donated to The Poppy Appeal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That line—now the opening line of the novel—revealed that this time travel story would be about how to begin again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advanced spectroscopy and simulations revealed why.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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His ruling said the questionnaire could also ask if someone had run for political office, volunteered for a campaign, attended a political rally or participated in an immigration protest.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Amid his wife's campaign, Hedberg volunteered to place lawn signs while speaking about his admiration for her in a May 2025 Instagram video.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just days after kids around Minnesota were opening Halloween candy, the Minnesota Wild got an early holiday present on a Friday in the New York City suburbs.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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