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
Nikki Dementri,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The Air Resources Board said the giveaway would ease gas prices that had spiked during the war in Iran.
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Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
That promotional item will now be given away before Game 1 of the split doubleheader.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
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Noun
The free event will feature trapeze, games, giveaways, art, music and food trucks.
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Nikki Dementri,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The Air Resources Board said the giveaway would ease gas prices that had spiked during the war in Iran.
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Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Verb
There are linguistic tics and habits that give away formerly Amish people immediately.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
That promotional item will now be given away before Game 1 of the split doubleheader.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for giveaway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
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On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.
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Tonight, the gift gave one last time.
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The purpose of the rule is to prevent players from displaying any political or social messaging, but freedom of religion falls under the first amendment, which was Hawley’s argument, and others, all along.
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When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling.
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Since the proposal was announced in October, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated $82 million to a political committee called Building a Better California that backs a variety of initiatives designed to blunt the billionaire tax proposal.
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His family, significantly, has donated his brain to Boston University for study.
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.
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In a social media post, Lehman asked the community to come help support the store by asking for donations, asking people to shop at their store or online.
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
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The first photos showed her in a black lace bodysuit that revealed her bra and micro mini shorts below.
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His cousin volunteered his home for the week of shiva; a rabbi from Puerto Rico coordinated the minyans.
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In his new position Bane will volunteer his time to be a special advisor to head coach Jamie Dixon.
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Even as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence − a celebration of the founding of the world's oldest modern constitutional democracy − most Americans are mired in dissatisfaction with the nation's present and pessimism about its future.
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Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for.
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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