as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to donate
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of giveaway
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Darnell Nurse’s giveaway not even two minutes later led to Jack Hughes’ second goal of the game.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
Leavitt, who is a favorite to win the current season of the competition show, was keen to give away two tickets to Tuesday’s live show, including flights and hotels.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for giveaway
Noun
Coach Marco Sturm, whose team was tagged with 18 giveaways (led by Pastrnak and Geekie, who each had three) again lamented turnovers and not being ready in key situations.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Darnell Nurse’s giveaway not even two minutes later led to Jack Hughes’ second goal of the game.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meridian’s newest fast-casual restaurant will give away Slice House hats to the first 50 customers Saturday.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
Leavitt, who is a favorite to win the current season of the competition show, was keen to give away two tickets to Tuesday’s live show, including flights and hotels.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for giveaway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
-
Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
-
Urban was moved to tears by a birthday gift that carried a message of hope and healing.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
One slide showed framed photos of the couple's wedding displayed on shelves.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
-
The Dodgers two-way star displayed his greatness in the National League Championship Series, a performance that featured three home runs and six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts from Ohtani.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Ben and Felicia Horowitz could not be reached for comment, however in a 2024 blog post, Ben Horowitz described their interest in donating to the department, stressing the importance of public safety and the difficulties public sectors have in budgeting for technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
-
Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association in Tate's name.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Valagussa said the parish was already cooking lunch regularly for about 60 seniors, pregnant women and others in need but had no resources to provide food to more people, unless more donations poured in.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That line—now the opening line of the novel—revealed that this time travel story would be about how to begin again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Advanced spectroscopy and simulations revealed why.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Governors can volunteer their troops to other states, producing surreal scenes like Texas Guardsmen in combat gear arriving at Chicago’s Midway Airport.—
Colleen Hamilton,
Them.,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Game 2 starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto volunteered to pitch – on one day of rest after pitching a complete game – and was warming up in the bullpen during the 18th inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In between detonating bombs hidden in Christmas presents and disfiguring the entire police force, Art sets his sights on the Shaw family.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
-
When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share