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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1
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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2
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
William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In Year 2 as a Leaf, Domi has taken significantly more penalties than he’s drawn, his giveaways have spiked, and he’s mostly struggled at third-line center.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Maya Layne, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
And, essentially, Donald Trump is giving away intellectual assets.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Bullies always come back for more, and the Trump White House will be back early and often for more giveaways.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In Year 2 as a Leaf, Domi has taken significantly more penalties than he’s drawn, his giveaways have spiked, and he’s mostly struggled at third-line center.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Without giving away too much, you were tasked with writing lyrics for a character named Cosmo.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
And, essentially, Donald Trump is giving away intellectual assets.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The museum’s Vietnam Gallery displays Mills’ uniform, flight helmet and medals.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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Federal authorities allege Cui and Miller paid two other people about $36,500 to convince the victim not to display the statues.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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James Su, president of EDI Media in West Covina, donated $500 to Wang’s campaign on Oct. 10, 2022.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Alice Walton, the billionaire Walmart heiress, donated another $100,000 last month, and scores of executives in the real estate and financial sectors have given even more to pro-Cuomo efforts.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Rather than having the federal government foot the whole bill, in the U.S. public media also relies on $1.3 billion in annual charitable donations from viewers, listeners, corporations and foundations.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Greene is trying to make up the difference through donations.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Verb
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More than 2,000 employees have volunteered for a reassignment.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Harper volunteered for a five-year term on her medical school's admission committee, has given numerous presentations, and has taught medical students and residents.—
Angela D. Harper,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Korean drama Weak Hero is doing well at #6 at present, and has a stellar 91% audience score.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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