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noun

ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce giveaway (audio)
Definition of giveawaynext
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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verb

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
Noun
Those giveaways produced 11 Knicks points, matching Brooklyn’s entire output for the quarter. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 Krispy Kreme is celebrating Election Day with a sweet giveaway. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
The New York Times reported that the Musk Foundation failed to give away the minimum amount of money it was supposed to in 2023 by a margin of $421 million. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026 Employees from Jones Bel Air Subaru attended the clinic, greeting pet owners and giving away Subaru stuffed toys to the first 150 dogs in line. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for giveaway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
  1. gift
  2. display
  3. donate
  4. donation
  5. reveal
  6. volunteer
  7. present
  8. show
Noun
  • Black Friday brings $600 off plus complimentary gifts For Black Friday, iGarden is offering the K70 at US$699, down from its regular retail price of US$1,299.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Court filings allege that Sapov became obsessed with the victim, tracked down their relatives on social media and sent gifts to the victim’s residence.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of gift
Verb
  • The entire Hermès range of products, including ready-to-wear, perfume, scarves, and leather goods, is available here, all elegantly displayed around a central staircase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors said most of the items were in mint condition with original packaging and tags intact, stored and displayed throughout the home.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • According to the New York Times, close to 40 percent of the clothes will be from museum archives but designers and brands will donate and lend accompanying pieces as well.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The organization provides individuals and families with essential products, including merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers, to help them through poverty, disaster and other challenging circumstances.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of donate
Noun
  • In his campaign, Piper highlighted affordability and the need for county government to be less swayed by the political donations incumbents receive from the lobbyists, vendors and developers that populate Miami-Dade’s donor circuit.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Thompson has criticized the self-funding, while Jones has fired back by pointing at the incumbent’s history of accepting corporate donations.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of donation
Verb
  • The 18th consecutive defeat for the DOJ, coming in the form of a dismissal of its lawsuit targeting New Jersey, followed a disclosure from the state revealing that thousands of noncitizens were illegally registered to vote.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That makes the meteorite a new window into that planet, one that reveals history scientists haven't been able to see in the scarce samples on Earth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of reveal
Verb
  • The couple started volunteering when Kamala Harris ran for president.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Middleton had personally supported Carreno for Seat 1 because the two already volunteer together for the district.
    — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of volunteer
Noun
  • Container of shredded beef dated 10/5 present in walk-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The new spot captures the viral social trend of disguising presents in unanticipated ways through a series of unexpected gift exchanges where the items are wrapped to look like something entirely different.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of present
Verb
  • Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
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