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
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Guests are encouraged to wear their pride colors, and can enter to win a dinner-for-two giveaway at Camille’s.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
There's shelters, there's places all the time giving away dogs.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Information about upcoming tree planting events, community giveaways, and volunteer opportunities will be posted on the city’s website and shared on the city’s social media channels.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Guests are encouraged to wear their pride colors, and can enter to win a dinner-for-two giveaway at Camille’s.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Landucci plans to give away vouchers for pairs of tickets to Idaho Steelheads and Boise State football games.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
There's shelters, there's places all the time giving away dogs.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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Other changes include the ability for viewers to send gifts during horizontal live streams, in addition to vertical.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The best gifts are ones that elevate everyday items, like a new set of wine glasses or, in this case, a dispenser for cooking oil.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition, Ware continued to display a feathery 3-point stroke, with a pair in the first half.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The idea of metamorphosis is aptly displayed in the Butterfly story, which shows off unenhanced padparadscha and Montana sapphires that form the creature’s wings, alongside fancy vivid yellow diamonds or white oval diamonds to create the butterfly itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Celeste Greig, a Hilton supporter from Northridge, initially supported Bianco and donated to his campaign.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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While most non-royal weddings see the bride participating in a bouquet toss, royal brides in some countries symbolically ‘donate’ their flowers.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reframe the purpose of your family's donation pile.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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The figures had cracked in many places and some of the statues revealed their complicated armature.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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White took to social media after Hokit's win to reveal that a matchup between Hokit and Derrick Lewis had been added to UFC Freedom 250.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Anyone looking to help out can sign up to volunteer or donate to the park.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The top teams will advance to the program’s Idea Incubator, a multi-session workshop where industry professionals volunteer as project managers and mentors.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The tense exchange hints at the complications ahead as Maggie’s past threatens to unravel her present.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The famed Concorde Square — with its iconic Egyptian Obelisk — will again show matches on a big screen for free during the second week from June 3-7.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Medical research shows that pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular complications than hormonal contraception.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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