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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2
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
Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025
In December, soon after the Howards' grand opening, the Cleveland Police Department gave away at least four LSSC scooters to children performing well in school.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 26 Aug. 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
Neither European leaders nor Trump should be involved in these discussions; neither has the authority to give away Ukrainian land.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025
In December, soon after the Howards' grand opening, the Cleveland Police Department gave away at least four LSSC scooters to children performing well in school.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement What weapons did China display at the parade?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The parade displayed large numbers of Chinese troops and military equipment, ranging from tanks and drones to long-range and nuclear ballistic missiles.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 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
Noun
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Political donation records list his home in Oregon as recently as late 2023.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The incident reports speak little to the threats to traffic safety in Southeast Nashville but the data reveals another trend: census tracts that are 33%, 47% and 57% Hispanic or Latino.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Willis family revealed in March 2022 that Bruce had been diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder that affects the ability to communicate, and was retiring from acting.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ned pushes a big red button at the end of the press to see what happens, and nothing does — but then his phone starts blowing up with staffers volunteering to pitch in on his new local reporting initiative.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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This year’s festival campaign includes partnerships with The Bowery Mission and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy to engage New York residents to volunteer, with support from Goodera.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Far from being relegated to America’s past, educational inequality is part of our present.—
Time,
Time,
4 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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