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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 material that was burning was items that are given away to passengers, such as headphones, blankets, toiletries, and hand wipes, the department said.
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Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Well, look, the fact of the matter is that credits are oftentimes, and still to this day, are given away in lieu of cash.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
That charge was the 11th turnover of the game for Oregon, which hadn't yet given away the basketball in the second half.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
The tradition started in 2015, and since then, Dairy Queen locations have given away more than 38 million cones.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The game was almost given away after the Jordan jumper gave Paradise the lead.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Since 2005, the boutique has given away more than 26,000 dresses.
—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
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Well, look, the fact of the matter is that credits are oftentimes, and still to this day, are given away in lieu of cash.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
That charge was the 11th turnover of the game for Oregon, which hadn't yet given away the basketball in the second half.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
The tradition started in 2015, and since then, Dairy Queen locations have given away more than 38 million cones.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The game was almost given away after the Jordan jumper gave Paradise the lead.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Since 2005, the boutique has given away more than 26,000 dresses.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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Scores are displayed in the vehicle during the ride, both per game and cumulative.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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New Art reveals it has been stored away, bought and sold as a private acquisition, and has never been displayed.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 150-acre property, located at 2768 Nisenan Valley Drive in Lincoln, was purchased by the Western Placer Education Foundation, a nonprofit that supports district programs, and donated it to the district in 2021.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund in 2020, marking a positive shift in the relationship between the tech company and the administration.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Susan volunteered at Glide, which is home to a host of social justice and community services, including daily free food assistance, helping people transition out of homelessness, and addiction recovery programs.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jazzlyn Johnson, director of communications for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, said in a news release Monday that the apartment’s video surveillance footage allegedly showed Spears discussing a marijuana sale with Crowell in the parking lot that afternoon.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bates showed explosiveness and good running ability last season on end-around plays in the offense.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Or perhaps given the hotel’s thespian heritage, on stage and back stage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The same group has given previous notable variants the names of mythological creatures (Cerberus, Kraken), constellations (Eris) and even types of clouds (Stratus, Nimbus).—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a recording of a different non-emergency call demonstrated for USA TODAY, the Aurelian system answered a call from a man reporting his neighbor's barking dogs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The advent of cheap commercial drone technology changed the equation dramatically, as demonstrated by the Ukrainian military’s adoption of new tactics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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