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
William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In Year 2 as a Leaf, Domi has taken significantly more penalties than he’s drawn, his giveaways have spiked, and he’s mostly struggled at third-line center.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Maya Layne, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
And, essentially, Donald Trump is giving away intellectual assets.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Bullies always come back for more, and the Trump White House will be back early and often for more giveaways.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In Year 2 as a Leaf, Domi has taken significantly more penalties than he’s drawn, his giveaways have spiked, and he’s mostly struggled at third-line center.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Without giving away too much, you were tasked with writing lyrics for a character named Cosmo.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
And, essentially, Donald Trump is giving away intellectual assets.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The museum’s Vietnam Gallery displays Mills’ uniform, flight helmet and medals.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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The soon-to-be 23-year-old displayed impressive contact balance and routinely churned out additional yards after being hit, but his workload in college (879 carries in five years) raises questions about his long-term outlook in the NFL. 191.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Alice Walton, the billionaire Walmart heiress, donated another $100,000 last month, and scores of executives in the real estate and financial sectors have given even more to pro-Cuomo efforts.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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James Su, president of EDI Media in West Covina, donated $500 to Wang’s campaign on Oct. 10, 2022.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Over the past year, the project generated more than $200,000 for conservation efforts between streaming royalties and donations from individuals and institutions, according to UN Live.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump raised a record-breaking $239 million for his January inaugural events, with major donations from companies like Meta, Amazon and Nvidia but none from Musk or any of his companies.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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More than 2,000 employees have volunteered for a reassignment.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Harper volunteered for a five-year term on her medical school's admission committee, has given numerous presentations, and has taught medical students and residents.—
Angela D. Harper,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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At present, France still accounts for two-thirds of the company’s turnover.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is a hot topic on screen at present but its use is also being debated behind the camera.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His prominent role in Game 3 -- which was a big reason the Knicks' offensive rating jumped to 120.8 from 101.9 in Game 2 -- showed that coach Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks have learned their lesson about keeping Towns involved in the offense.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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