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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
Even the clearest object can be given away by reflections of light from the surface.
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Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
For the last 20 years, IHOP has given away free pancakes on the date and raised money for charity.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Lewis said Monday that 4,000 tickets were given away over the weekend when SDSU staffers attended events from downtown to Pacific Beach to North County.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Secchi Day data will be revealed, and door prizes will be given away.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Other newborns were given away by their grandparents who conspired with doctors, priests and nuns to hide a daughter’s socially embarrassing pregnancy.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Three-quarters of Forbes 400 listees have given less than 5% of their fortunes to charity, though some top givers such as George Soros and Warren Buffett have given away more than 20%.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
She's given away her possessions.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
For the last 20 years, IHOP has given away free pancakes on the date and raised money for charity.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Lewis said Monday that 4,000 tickets were given away over the weekend when SDSU staffers attended events from downtown to Pacific Beach to North County.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Secchi Day data will be revealed, and door prizes will be given away.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Other newborns were given away by their grandparents who conspired with doctors, priests and nuns to hide a daughter’s socially embarrassing pregnancy.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Three-quarters of Forbes 400 listees have given less than 5% of their fortunes to charity, though some top givers such as George Soros and Warren Buffett have given away more than 20%.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
She's given away her possessions.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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Impact Social analyzed social media discussion about each candidate in the race, which revealed that Spanberger has a net sentiment of -28, while Earle-Sears’ sentiment is +18.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though the network hasn't revealed its plans for the future of Welcome to Plathville, many fans wondered if Olivia's exit is a sign that its run has come to an end.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The object was donated to the University of Oklahoma’s Sam Noble Museum, federal officials said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The family had been introduced to CRC through their synagogue Temple Solel in Cardiff and in the past had donated homemade meals for the domestic violence emergency shelter.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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In a spring visit to the show, Von Teese showed me her stage, Swarovski crystals and sponge pillows shaped like olives.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the two games at Dodger Stadium showed the struggles of the Reds’ offense, with Blake Snell allowing only two base runners in the first six innings of his Game 1 start, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in the first inning of Game 2 before retiring 13 straight.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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One of the members volunteered to host it, but then decided to invite other people who aren’t associated with the team.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The team’s lead assistant Daryl Rinker has volunteered in the league for 10 years and has guided two of his own children through the Poway Little League.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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At its center, Jovanka Antich — exiled, betrayed, hungry for justice — embodies themes of migration, discrimination and gender power.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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This team is clearly talented and QB Jalon Daniels is having a special season, but sitting at 3-2 is a bit disappointing, especially given the wide-open nature of the Big 12 after Texas Tech.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Campbell’s office confirmed back in May that a criminal investigation was underway relating to information given about the Hope Florida Foundation, the charity created to support Casey DeSantis’ signature initiative to move people off of welfare.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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For comparison, a Christopher Newport University poll conducted September 8—14 had Spanberger up by 12 points, 52—40 percent, while Pulse Decision Science from September 3—5 showed a narrower five-point lead, 48—43 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The results demonstrated that the innovative tech can ease volunteer workloads by moving heavy equipment, saving time, and reaching difficult areas.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then in 1881, at a great exhibition on electricity in Paris, Edison and several other inventors demonstrated their light bulbs.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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