giveaways

noun

plural of giveaway
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 The food, the giveaways, the fireworks and the halftime show all add up, and plenty of the fun happens outside the game itself. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Learning how to plan a game day trip also means looking at the schedule for theme nights, giveaways, fireworks and jersey promotions. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 The location’s grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tastings and giveaways. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Kalshi’s partnership with the Pro Padel League includes a series of fan and VIP activations, such as exclusive pro clinics and co-branded giveaways. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The bar will also roll out tournament activations including Jim Beam giveaways with bottle jerseys, hats, fanny packs, and more; a Hard Rock Bet Spin to Win experience; and Tito’s Bike & Blender pop-ups at select locations. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 What will make the event more special is that several Pokémon Go communities are combining forces for giveaways, photo opportunities and activities led by ambassadors. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The Dolphins will have giveaways each day for the first 1,000 fans as well as food trucks, festivities and a garage sale. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 There also will be live music with a DJ, giveaways from Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, a scavenger hunt for kids and other family-friendly activities. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presentations
  4. presents
Noun
  • Though holiday gifting may not yet be on your radar, keep in mind that the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for various occasions, stress-free.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Hours after his office announced the probe, Newsom sent supporters an email soliciting donations for his Campaign For Democracy political action committee.
    — Lia Russell July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • For years, the Gates Foundation was the largest recipient of his annual Berkshire donations.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Sweden’s Petra Fagerström will make her LFW runway debut, while Francesca Lake and Gui Rosa will put on their first LFW presentations.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • In 2009, the Directors’ Guild and the Writers’ Guild objected when the TV Academy revealed a plan to pre-tape award presentations in eight categories before the show.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • The new $24 million educational hub, set to open in Spring of 2028, will become an international mecca for advancing the practical and economic solutions that regenerative organic agriculture presents.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Inside the largest house the boys had ever been in was an enormous Christmas tree with a pile of presents underneath it, all for them.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of presents

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