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
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The installation will be at Blip Coffee Roasters where customers will find exclusive merchandise, limited-edition giveaways and a live DJ.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Then on National Coffee Day itself, participating shops nationwide will give away a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This has ranged from free gas tank fills to teacher appreciation surprises, flower giveaways, beach clean-ups and school supply donations.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The installation will be at Blip Coffee Roasters where customers will find exclusive merchandise, limited-edition giveaways and a live DJ.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
For the last 20 years, IHOP has given away free pancakes on the date and raised money for charity.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Then on National Coffee Day itself, participating shops nationwide will give away a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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Jones’ dedication, paired with his physical gifts as a dual-threat QB, convinced the Colts to take a swing on him in free agency.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ekitike has displayed that in his general play but also his goal celebrations — like the talking hand gesture in the Community Shield, when speculation over Isak’s arrival was still feverish, or his bow in the Merseyside derby — and dancing to his song post-match.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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An electronic board displays a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 4, 2024.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if people can’t commit to fostering, Mauch encourages them to help in other ways—such as donating, taking a dog out for a few hours, posting their pictures on social media.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Zweig ended up donating a vast collection to us, including that John Lennon piano, Jimi Hendrix’s Marshall amplifier and one of his effects pedals, and some wardrobe from Madonna, and the top hat worn by Elton John on the cover of his album A Single Man, among others.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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But Ellison never followed through with more donations after Scott formally entered the race and failed to gain momentum, according to the New York Times.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Multiple neighbors either called the police or yelled at the attacker to get away from the girl, court documents reveal.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Haiti experience inspired him to continue volunteering for international missions during retirement.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Let’s help them out by volunteering at your local libraries or donating to them, and by vowing to fight book bans.—
Maris Kreizman
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Creating the technology for revolutionaries operating in an amorphous present, such as the scanner device, was another fascinating challenge.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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At present, companies gather training data individually, with inconsistent results and higher costs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pastor Timothy Hicks of Christian Love Faith Center in Flint attended the vigil to show support and come together with other Christians.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the team has shown plenty of grit through four games thus far.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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