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
Reaves had five of the Lakers’ 21 total giveaways and the miscues turned into 26 points for the Thunder, who led the league in points off turnovers during the regular season.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
There are still plenty of cool promotions and giveaways available for Phillies fans this season.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 May 2026
In 2024, InvestigateWest reported on claims that Flaherty may have been using Toys for Tots giveaways affiliated with Astegos to subtly promote his political consulting clients.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Randle turned the ball over five times, Edwards and Rudy Gobert had four giveaways each, and the Wolves were out-rebounded 55-43 and outscored in transition 29-5 in their most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Past giveaways were only for fans at Kauffman Stadium for a particular game.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
This year, the A’s are juicing the Northern California rivalry series with events and giveaways.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Habitat homes aren't giveaways.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Activities and giveaways vary by shop.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
There are still plenty of cool promotions and giveaways available for Phillies fans this season.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 May 2026
In 2024, InvestigateWest reported on claims that Flaherty may have been using Toys for Tots giveaways affiliated with Astegos to subtly promote his political consulting clients.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Randle turned the ball over five times, Edwards and Rudy Gobert had four giveaways each, and the Wolves were out-rebounded 55-43 and outscored in transition 29-5 in their most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Past giveaways were only for fans at Kauffman Stadium for a particular game.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
This year, the A’s are juicing the Northern California rivalry series with events and giveaways.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Habitat homes aren't giveaways.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Activities and giveaways vary by shop.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
Noun
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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One of Vang’s top contributors was ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee and online fundraising platform largely based on individual donations.—
Corey Schmidt
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance wrapped up its series of intimate presentations with agencies and marketers in recent weeks.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Eventually, some used it to prepare for conversations, presentations, or decisions.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Shop last-minute Mother's Day presents from Amazon, Boarderie, Build-A-Bear and more.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and the existential problems that war presents often act as a stimulus to innovation.—
David Szondy
May 02,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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