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
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Opening weekend interactive and hands-on activities also include a Chalk Walk for young artists, live stage performances, a book giveaway, a graffiti wall and creative play spaces, with food trucks and vendors on hand.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Each fan event will be anchored by more than 25 minutes of new footage, while special giveaways will include an new poster; find a list of of participating Imax cinemas here.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Opening weekend interactive and hands-on activities also include a Chalk Walk for young artists, live stage performances, a book giveaway, a graffiti wall and creative play spaces, with food trucks and vendors on hand.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
The prize fund rate is the benchmark used by National Savings & Investments to set the number of prizes to be given away each month.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Governor could be seen bustling around his office, being sure to display all of his Eagles gear to prepare for the mystery visit.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In October 2024 Allen donated $25 to fundraising platform ActBlue that was earmarked for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, according to Federal Elections Commission records.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voting was donation-based, meaning every vote also served as a direct contribution to conservation efforts for the species.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some residents at the April 16 meeting posited that the Park District’s controversial donation pact with billionaire resident Justin Ishbia played a role in the dog beach designs.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two emergency medical technicians who were on board as passengers volunteered to assist, working alongside flight attendants and crew members to deliver the baby mid-flight, news outlet KOIN 6 reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 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,
27 Apr. 2026
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Simon Edvinsson Edvinsson is a key piece of the Red Wings’ present and future.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was no comedian present (there was, however, a mentalist) for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Kimmel from presenting his alternative version of what his WHCD monologue might look like on his Thursday, April 23, show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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What was His message in turning over the tables, besides showing His rudeness?—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The data showed that genetic markers for red hair are among 479 gene variants that have been strongly favored over the past 10,000 years.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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