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
Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
But this law is worse than just being a billion-dollar giveaway to some of our wealthiest.
—Jay Neveloff, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 June 2025
For the eventual Best Picture-winning Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, Freeman purposefully teased the film without giving away any major plot points.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Prizes and giveaways will be part of the fun at the event, with awards offered for categories like smallest fish, largest fish and most fish caught.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
But this law is worse than just being a billion-dollar giveaway to some of our wealthiest.
—Jay Neveloff, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Verb
While Quansah gave away a penalty to make it 2-1, England defended Spain’s second half onslaught incredibly well both collectively and individually.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 June 2025
For the eventual Best Picture-winning Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, Freeman purposefully teased the film without giving away any major plot points.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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After sharing her frustrations on social media, White was able to get 10 chairs donated from the First United Methodist Church and eventually signs were put up.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Many users come to GoFundMe after a natural disaster or other event to find causes to donate to.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The gang is in existential crisis mode when they get thrown into a donation box and face their own mortality at a day care run by a sadistic teddy bear.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The offer doesn’t reveal what the potential costs would be for the roads, sewers, utilities and other amenities.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Yzerman’s appraisal of the market is revealing, though.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Diep currently volunteers at Emboldly, a nonprofit focused on empowering women to step into leadership roles.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Since its founding, Project Neighbors has volunteered over 100,000 hours to the construction and renovation of more than 100 properties.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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He's also starred in the Twilight film series (2008–2011), The Blacklist (2015–2016) and its 2017 spinoff, and the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama series For All Mankind (2022–present).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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