GIVEAWAY Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā

Definition of giveaway

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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give away

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verb

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

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

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

But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of reveal

Noun

This discovery set is the ideal present for a friend who wants a scent no one else has, or your pal who went to Osaka this year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
However, deciding what deserves storage presents a challenge.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 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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