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
Too often, data center deals are rushed through with secrecy, tax giveaways and pressure from powerful corporations.
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Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
There are signs throughout; the fact that Bruce and Darrell Blasius, who are feuding with their Kokomo, IN neighbor over a farm he’s installed next door, have an indoor jacuzzi is one of the first giveaways.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
As has been the case many a time during the season, giveaways hampered Golden State for much of the night.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Alumni, staff and local dignitaries helped celebrate the 20th anniversary over the weekend at the Anaheim campus, which featured tours of its high-tech classroom and giveaways from corporate sponsors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The Texas Rangers announced promotional dates for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, which include a record 16 bobblehead giveaways, 16 wearable item giveaways and six other collectibles.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Grand opening events will feature giveaways for the first 200 customers, including gift cards.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, the club will try to create more demand for the giveaways by limiting most of them to the first 10,000 fans at Globe Life Field.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The mass weddings have grown into an event that includes live music, giveaways from local businesses and various treats and prizes for participating couples.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
There are signs throughout; the fact that Bruce and Darrell Blasius, who are feuding with their Kokomo, IN neighbor over a farm he’s installed next door, have an indoor jacuzzi is one of the first giveaways.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
As has been the case many a time during the season, giveaways hampered Golden State for much of the night.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Alumni, staff and local dignitaries helped celebrate the 20th anniversary over the weekend at the Anaheim campus, which featured tours of its high-tech classroom and giveaways from corporate sponsors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The Texas Rangers announced promotional dates for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, which include a record 16 bobblehead giveaways, 16 wearable item giveaways and six other collectibles.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Grand opening events will feature giveaways for the first 200 customers, including gift cards.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, the club will try to create more demand for the giveaways by limiting most of them to the first 10,000 fans at Globe Life Field.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The mass weddings have grown into an event that includes live music, giveaways from local businesses and various treats and prizes for participating couples.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
Noun
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our campaign has received more than 340,000 donations from a staggering 215,000+ individual contributors from 240 counties in Texas and all 50 states.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The public presentations of the last four or five presidents are very, very well documented.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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