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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
The game was almost given away after the Jordan jumper gave Paradise the lead.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Everything, including jewelry, purses, shoes and other accessories, is given away gratis.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
This means Scott, having given away $26 billion, can afford to do so again.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
And Calvin Coolidge’s fox terrier, Peter Pan, ripped the skirt off of a woman, and was eventually given away to Coolidge’s secretary.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Bobblehead schedule The Dodgers have announced their promotional schedule for this season, and several of you have asked what bobbleheads will be given away.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Roughly 10% of the pipes distributed last year were given away free of charge.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The number of coffees being given away isn't random.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Everything, including jewelry, purses, shoes and other accessories, is given away gratis.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
This means Scott, having given away $26 billion, can afford to do so again.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
And Calvin Coolidge’s fox terrier, Peter Pan, ripped the skirt off of a woman, and was eventually given away to Coolidge’s secretary.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Bobblehead schedule The Dodgers have announced their promotional schedule for this season, and several of you have asked what bobbleheads will be given away.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Roughly 10% of the pipes distributed last year were given away free of charge.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The number of coffees being given away isn't random.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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The prosecution displayed dozens of items of evidence in front of the jury, including guns that were found during home searches and an antifa flag.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The victim was approached by four male suspects who displayed a knife and repeatedly punched him, according to law enforcement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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But mother’s milk and donated breast milk are not always available.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, for instance, the company donated $100 million to Ducks Unlimited to protect wildfowl breeding habitats in the North American prairies.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The letters were mailed between March 2024 and (at least) June 2025, court documents revealed.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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War tests humanoids Foundation revealed that humanoid robots have already been sent to Ukraine for battlefield evaluation, highlighting the growing role of robotics in modern warfare.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Also, the group wants to hear from people who were homeless during the fires and from those who volunteered to help with their time, resources or donations, the county reported.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s because her friend and fellow actor, Melissa Peterman, has volunteered for the job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a post on X, Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat announced the attack and death toll after social media footage showed the smoldering ruin of the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Video released by the department showed two women in prison outfits in a physical altercation.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The team had given ketamine, a mind-altering drug that is normally used to anesthetize patients during surgery, to ten people with depression.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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James has given attention to parents’ rights and transparency following the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Born to work alongside nature, local people are adept at being resourceful and are already embracing a circular economy – demonstrated by the world’s first thrift store in an airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 76-year-old star demonstrated how the right accessories can up the ante with a red carpet look, adding some major height to her petite stature with towering silver metallic platform heels.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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