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
Alison Vaughn, the CEO for Jackets for Jobs, said the nonprofit partnered with Comerica for the dress giveaways four years ago.
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Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The event featured games, giveaways, and prizes.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Through its website and social channels, Global Standard will amplify its message of sustainability and social responsibility through educational videos, interactive content, giveaways and more.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The festival will also showcase local food trucks, artisan vendors with handmade items and original art, and the non-profit Resource Hub, where families can learn about local services and participate in giveaways.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
San Jose coach Bruce Arena bemoaned giveaways that led to a goal by Austin’s Myrto Uzuni in the 33rd minute and an own goal by the Earthquakes in the 77th minute.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Fan giveaways included a commemorative button, cases of Schlitz and a new Ford Pinto.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
There will be specials, including buy one, get one free on all sunglasses, custom Shady Rays trucker hats and other giveaways.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Waffle House fans should start following their Instagram, where birthday giveaways will be happening, too.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The event featured games, giveaways, and prizes.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Through its website and social channels, Global Standard will amplify its message of sustainability and social responsibility through educational videos, interactive content, giveaways and more.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The festival will also showcase local food trucks, artisan vendors with handmade items and original art, and the non-profit Resource Hub, where families can learn about local services and participate in giveaways.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
San Jose coach Bruce Arena bemoaned giveaways that led to a goal by Austin’s Myrto Uzuni in the 33rd minute and an own goal by the Earthquakes in the 77th minute.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Fan giveaways included a commemorative button, cases of Schlitz and a new Ford Pinto.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
There will be specials, including buy one, get one free on all sunglasses, custom Shady Rays trucker hats and other giveaways.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Waffle House fans should start following their Instagram, where birthday giveaways will be happening, too.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
Noun
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Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sports were once again a main component of media companies' Upfront presentations to advertisers earlier this year.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Marianne Faithfull documentary with George MacKay and Tilda Swinton, Broken English, is screening in the special presentations category.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The current setup is giving out debuts like Christmas presents.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The promotional brochure in the exhibit presents that ideal resident lounging on the bed, smoking a Marlboro while talking on the phone.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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