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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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
David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
This losing streak extended to eight games with Sunday afternoon’s 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros in front of a crowd of 40,048 that showed up early for the Ryne Sandberg bobblehead giveaway.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
The first foal to reach the shore receives a special title—either King or Queen Neptune, depending on its gender—and is given away via a raffle.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Noun
Each theme day will feature special giveaways and activities for market visitors, organizers said.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
This losing streak extended to eight games with Sunday afternoon’s 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros in front of a crowd of 40,048 that showed up early for the Ryne Sandberg bobblehead giveaway.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Verb
A lot of glasses of lemonade are given away and don’t turn into anything.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
The first foal to reach the shore receives a special title—either King or Queen Neptune, depending on its gender—and is given away via a raffle.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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The order extends to books and materials on sale at the gift stores.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The lobby is home to La Pistache, a corner candy store and patisserie that is the perfect place to pick up a box of lokum as a souvenir or gift.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Designed for fans and collectors, this innovative accessory folds completely flat to display a character-specific Bounty Hunter ID.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Fusing magnetic spontaneity and attention to detail, Y’all Won displays the consistency at the center of Veeze’s output, even when his hand is forced.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The Evening for the Arts gala will serve as a large opportunity for community members and local businesses to donate, Tandy said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Aside from the water plant and meager food deliveries provided by the government, and three fishing boats donated by various NGOs, Lenkutuk says the community has received little assistance.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In May, reports revealed plans for an ICE facility on unincorporated land in southern Santa Clara County.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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He was taken to the emergency room at a local hospital, where tests revealed a golf ball-sized tumor in his brain.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Sterling Nasa was volunteered by a friend after Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz asked if there were any capable sight readers in the audience at Sydney’s Darling Harbour Theatre, CNN affiliate 7News reported.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Crews are a mix of skills and experiences, those that live onboard and those that volunteer to join a day’s racing—a water taxi dropping volunteers off at their respective boats each morning before each leg gets underway.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Multiple reports have said Frogmore was two semi-detached homes before Queen Elizabeth gave it to her grandson, Harry, and his bride, Meghan, as a wedding present.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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And with Gabriella present, yes, that’s certainly something the show will deal with, as well as Lestat’s confusing memories around what happened.—
Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Another showed the roof destroyed, with rubble scattered on the ground as emergency responders surveyed the aftermath.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Displays show campaign ephemera and memorabilia, from Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster to children’s drawings.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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