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
Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
For example, in past research, people with this condition gave away more money in the trust game.
—Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 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
In Plattsburg, New York, Adirondack ElliptiGO is giving away full-day rentals of their stand-up elliptical bicycles to anyone with a Canadian ID.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
For example, in past research, people with this condition gave away more money in the trust game.
—Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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The designers, which include Ralph Lauren, Rachel Comey, Jennifer Behr and many others, are the makers of clothes, handbags, shoes, eyewear, candles, gifts and hats.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Beni truly is a gift from God that my old man sitting up there in Heaven Sent.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The software was improperly programmed, the car manufacturer said, causing the rearview camera to freeze, and in some cases, the camera won’t display at all.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Verb
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In short, the legislation currently bouncing around Congress would, at least temporarily, allow anyone who donates to charity to get a tax break — not just the mega-philanthropists among us.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Within months, her book earned multiple international awards, opened doors to speaking engagements and inspired her to launch initiatives that aligned with her purpose—donating all 2024 proceeds to charity and expanding her message into educational spaces across the UAE and beyond.—
Michelle Gines,
Forbes.com,
18 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
Verb
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Months after Megan Fox welcomed a baby girl with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, their daughter's name has been revealed through a sweet video.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Three captains have volunteered so far in Escondido, Encinitas and downtown San Diego.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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She’s volunteered at White Pony for the last nine years, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Council this week passed the non-binding resolution by a 12-0 vote, with one councilor, Sharon Durkan, voting present.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Video from the weather event shows city streets transformed into waterways and passing city buses generating waves that broke against storefronts, while the rain persisted, relentless and torrential.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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