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
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
Mayes wrote a letter last year to the BIA and its parent agency, the U.S. Department of the Interior, asking officials to fund crucial grid reliability updates as soon as possible and provide cooling centers and ice giveaways during power disruptions, among other actions.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Rewards program The company is giving away $1 million worth of free Chipotle to reward members, including 10,000 free burrito drops every week, as part of their Chipotle Summer of Extras program.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
An official grand opening is set for Monday, Aug. 4 and will feature giveaways, along with a few surprises.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
Mayes wrote a letter last year to the BIA and its parent agency, the U.S. Department of the Interior, asking officials to fund crucial grid reliability updates as soon as possible and provide cooling centers and ice giveaways during power disruptions, among other actions.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
Community Health Partnership of Illinois offered a four-hour back-to-school wellness fair on Friday morning in Aurora that included giving away up to 100 backpacks filled with school supplies as well as offering school and sports physicals.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Rewards program The company is giving away $1 million worth of free Chipotle to reward members, including 10,000 free burrito drops every week, as part of their Chipotle Summer of Extras program.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on its front page Aug. 14, 1937, that Milwaukee County had accepted a $60,000 gift to build a concert bandshell in Washington Park on the city's west side.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each gift compounds, creating opportunities not just for today, but for years to come.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the deli area, Jennie-O low sodium turkey breast displayed in the reach-in display cooler had been opened on July 16.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Once the book is taken off display, it will be donated to the Friends of San Antonio Public Library and put up for sale.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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While the truck was donated to the fire department, the city used grant funding from the Bucyrus Foundation to pay about $1,400 in trucking fees to get it back to South Milwaukee.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the recipient’s school music program will receive a $10,000 instrument donation to support continued music education.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Based on this language, an NIL collective that collects and shares donations with athletes in exchange for their commitment to a university would not be engaged in an activity with a valid business purpose.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tap the contact to reveal the actual email or telephone number behind it.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Meyers has volunteered more than five years with KC Pet Project, devoted to fostering kittens who need bottle feeding, a job requiring 24/7 attention.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Turley’s greatest interests, however, were volunteering in politics and social services.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His client is sick and drops out, but Fritz still wants to show me around.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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The court on July 25 denied a motion to dismiss the case after hearing arguments from the involved parties, records show.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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