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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The chain has also found online fame, gaining over 1 million Instagram followers and launching viral social media campaigns, such as its passenger princess giveaway in November.
—Carl Weiser, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2025
Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, at over 100 kilonewtons of force, the structure groaned under the force before one of the beams finally gave away in an intentional collapse that provided critical data for the study.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The festival will also showcase local food trucks, artisan vendors with handmade items and original art, and the non-profit Resource Hub, where families can learn about local services and participate in giveaways.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The chain has also found online fame, gaining over 1 million Instagram followers and launching viral social media campaigns, such as its passenger princess giveaway in November.
—Carl Weiser, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, at over 100 kilonewtons of force, the structure groaned under the force before one of the beams finally gave away in an intentional collapse that provided critical data for the study.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This happened in Rhode Island, where a Tesla owner was allowed to display a vanity plate reading FKGAS.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By contrast, Jeffrey goes out of his way to help the employees, breaking into Mitch’s computer to change their timesheets and stealing a trash bag full of goodies to donate to the toy drive at Leigh’s church.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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This time, the surplus stock—mostly from European brands—was sold rather than donated.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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The United States and Europe have overseen the donation of munitions, supplies, and money to the war effort.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Old lotions and bath products do not belong in the donation bin because thrift stores can't resell them for health and hygiene reasons.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a butt dial revealed the truth about what actually happened, the complaint alleges.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alongside this, large-scale genetic studies have revealed sweeping changes in the human brain that are not seen in other mammals.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The best way to make meaningful relationships is by volunteering with civic, philanthropic and industry groups.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each turn-key kit comes with a QR code linking to region-specific videos and a hotline staffed by master gardeners who volunteer two hours a week.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At present, there are no details on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the problem textile waste presents to the United States is very acute.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Tyler, the performance marked his return to the awards show stage after retiring from touring due to vocal injury.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The season-starting installment showed the duo arriving in London only to find a single living person remaining in the form of Stephen Merchant’s Julian.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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