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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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
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
But perhaps the biggest giveaway has to do with timing.
—Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
This requires a few wealthy boosters who do not mind giving away their millions in return for the hope that their alma mater can win sporting events, usually football.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The event is packed with lip sync battles, prizes and giveaways, dance competitions, a comedian and DJs playing club classics from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
But perhaps the biggest giveaway has to do with timing.
—Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Trojans gave away the ball a season-worst 25 times, leading to 31 points off turnovers in an 88-83 Buckeyes win.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
This requires a few wealthy boosters who do not mind giving away their millions in return for the hope that their alma mater can win sporting events, usually football.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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Another calls for the State Department to take over a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Just sending a gift will upset my sister.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Suite 16 even displays Oscar Wilde’s last unpaid bill from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Knights also received 21 points from sophomore Tatianna Griffin, who displayed an outstanding mid-range attack.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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In August, a spokesperson sent the Orlando Sentinel an email, for example, noting that Delgado had donated more than $4 million to help homeless veterans, youths in foster care and cancer research.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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In addition to their international experience, the Miami Chapter also gave back by donating Afro-Caribbean children's books to students in the community.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Batson has pulled in record philanthropic donations, including $50 million from Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank for a new national training center in Atlanta, and $30 million from Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang for women’s and girls’ programs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Guthrie announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her mother’s recovery, and a donation of $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The book also reveals the fourth ballot had to be repeated as one cardinal accidentally stuck two ballot papers together.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The network will reveal further details in the coming weeks.—
Staff Author,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The couple spent years volunteering in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, advancing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of others through Ellie’s presence and training.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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Columbia residential staff members were instructed, in non-emergency situations, not to allow any law enforcement entry into its buildings without Columbia Public Safety present and guidance from the Office of the General Counsel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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These presents were received at different times—Christmas, just because, Galentine’s Day, etc.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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BrokerCheck will show you a broker’s employment history, licensing information, and any regulatory actions, arbitrations, or customer complaints.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Among thousands of documents made public, some photos showed him on a private plane, including one with a woman, whose face is redacted, seated alongside him with her arm around him.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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