1
as in revealed
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
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
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Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
She's given away her possessions.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This isn’t the first time Samsung has given away a free Chromebook with a Galaxy phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
By 2024, the nonprofit had given away over 28 million books to kids, including 315,000 kids in Chicago Public Schools, according to Bernie's 2024 Impact Report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Teng has given away his share of free bases during his four appearances with the Giants this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
At the corner of Whitney Street and Center Street, children set to march in the parade got a surprise when a parade participant released dozens of red and white beach balls from a truck which were apparently to be given away at the event.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
McGinty said no one so far has given away money or personal information in Gastonia.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
She's given away her possessions.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This isn’t the first time Samsung has given away a free Chromebook with a Galaxy phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
By 2024, the nonprofit had given away over 28 million books to kids, including 315,000 kids in Chicago Public Schools, according to Bernie's 2024 Impact Report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Teng has given away his share of free bases during his four appearances with the Giants this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
At the corner of Whitney Street and Center Street, children set to march in the parade got a surprise when a parade participant released dozens of red and white beach balls from a truck which were apparently to be given away at the event.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
McGinty said no one so far has given away money or personal information in Gastonia.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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Tony didn’t find out about their daughter until after Ziva’s death, then father and daughter spent several years together before Ziva revealed the truth.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic revealed last Wednesday that Brazilian Luiz Fernando Iubel has joined Liverpool as the club’s new individual development lead coach.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those wanting a variety selection of Graeter's ice cream can purchase the Warrior Pack available online throughout September, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Cure Starts Now.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the time of his death, according to the school, Pickens donated at least $652 million to his alma mater, with the money split between academics and athletics.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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While Ne Zha’s home of Chentang Pass is being obliterated, we’re shown a grim, apocalyptic tableau of mass death that features a family with a young child frozen in ash.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another video emerged that showed that Prescott spit on the ground in Carter’s direction first, but Carter then spit on Prescott’s chest, drawing the ejection.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2019, lawmakers directed the Texas Education Agency to set up a pilot program in which districts volunteered to give students assessments in November, January and March.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beyond work, Simoncic served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and volunteered to read to youths through the Lead to Read program.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Giorgio Armani has created a unique, unmistakable style that has evolved over time but has never betrayed its essence in the slightest.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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With Alexe Godin and Andrew Spencer safe from winning the last challenge, the cast voted for Spencer Conley and Jess Edwards to stay after bombshell rumors that Kat Izzo had betrayed Dale Moss.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Last year, his job called him back to the place whose fans had given him a taste of citrus-laden hell.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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At Tomah, the report showed a similar breakdown, with nine shortages among clinical staff and five nonclinical.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Initial testing showed performance comparable to conventional materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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