as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer
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Recent Examples of giveaways
Others were rushed and led to giveaways.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
As banking giveaways go, fintech company Acorns is offering Chicagoans something a little more valuable than the traditional pens and calendars.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
After his consecutive giveaways late in the first, Tatum hit his next three shots — two of them 3-pointers — and dished out three second-quarter assists, including a slick cross-court feed to Brown for an open three.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
This season, Ilitch Sports Entertainment is also planning premium giveaways on select weekends, themed celebrations and community events.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
What are the Phillies giveaways this year?
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to food giveaways and learning programs , the center hosts an annual Carver Day, celebrating the life and work of George Washington Carver — one of the most prominent agricultural scientists of the 20th century.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
An Archewell spokesperson says giveaways from sample closets are standard practice at studios).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
As banking giveaways go, fintech company Acorns is offering Chicagoans something a little more valuable than the traditional pens and calendars.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
After his consecutive giveaways late in the first, Tatum hit his next three shots — two of them 3-pointers — and dished out three second-quarter assists, including a slick cross-court feed to Brown for an open three.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
This season, Ilitch Sports Entertainment is also planning premium giveaways on select weekends, themed celebrations and community events.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
What are the Phillies giveaways this year?
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to food giveaways and learning programs , the center hosts an annual Carver Day, celebrating the life and work of George Washington Carver — one of the most prominent agricultural scientists of the 20th century.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
An Archewell spokesperson says giveaways from sample closets are standard practice at studios).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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