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as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face
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as in donated
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of given away
Since their divorce, the philanthropist, who is one of the richest women in the world, has made headlines for massive donations to hundreds of charities and has given away over $26 billion.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Adding to the challenge, the legendary investor requested that all the money be given away within 10 years of his death.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
For every free coffee given away, $1 will go back to the AJ's Cares Foundation, which focuses on providing positive impact to local communities.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Carl Grundstrom, essentially given away by the San Jose Sharks in an October trade, has seven goals and has become a key penalty killer lately, too.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Mukhopadhyay said he's given away nearly 3,000 books so far, replenishing school libraries in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
A lot of it really was given away.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s intended to be kept or given away by the recipient, but not returned to the giver.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The elves were then given away, and handfuls have been on display in various locations in the following decades.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Adding to the challenge, the legendary investor requested that all the money be given away within 10 years of his death.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
For every free coffee given away, $1 will go back to the AJ's Cares Foundation, which focuses on providing positive impact to local communities.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Carl Grundstrom, essentially given away by the San Jose Sharks in an October trade, has seven goals and has become a key penalty killer lately, too.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Mukhopadhyay said he's given away nearly 3,000 books so far, replenishing school libraries in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
A lot of it really was given away.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s intended to be kept or given away by the recipient, but not returned to the giver.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The elves were then given away, and handfuls have been on display in various locations in the following decades.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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That power goes to the rear wheels, though the 70 Trionfo looks so good that it’s probably not intended to be driven with passion but instead displayed.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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That message is boldly displayed on the homepage of its website.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lopez said many people who were unable to get tattooed still donated and some clients gave more than the $50 cost.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The founders donated $40 million to the University of Texas athletic department in 2024, and their names appear atop the scoreboard at the school’s 100,000-seat football stadium.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Transcripts of the cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control audio released in the NTSB investigation docket revealed what was said inside the aircraft in the moments before the crash.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the video ends, the girls are revealed to be behind the box.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Shapiro volunteered at an Israeli army base in high school and worked at the Israeli embassy in Washington early in his career.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, when the family first started shooting together, John Adams volunteered to edit because no one had that skill.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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There, videos and news reports have shown ICE agents pulling people from their vehicles and detaining children during enforcement actions.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Developmental research has long shown that the prefrontal cortex, responsible for planning, judgment, and impulse control, remains under construction well into early adulthood.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Defense secretary was given a $3,700 bronze statue, while CIA chief was gifted a $3,000 horse saddle.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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However some believe it could be announced as soon as February, which would make sense given setting up a webpage listing for the Cirque almost half a year early seems unlikely.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, as a 2006 study from PNAS demonstrated, signature whistles serve the sole purpose of encoding identity information that other dolphins can recognize, even when stripped of individual voice characteristics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Islamic Republic has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to project and absorb pain.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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