GIVEN AWAY Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

given away

verb

past participle of give away

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 Over two decades, Amrit estimates the family has given away more than a million pounds worth of meals. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 That amount is roughly one-fifth of what Scott has donated since the divorce, while she’s given away about 40% of her fortune, making her one of the most generous philanthropists in the world. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026 By Friday afternoon, Mora had given away 182,000 pounds of the nectarines. — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 These seven categories are almost always better given away. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Ted Lasso rookie cards in existence; an astoundingly small number considering the hundreds that were originally given away. — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The New York Times was first to report that most of the warehouses purchased by DHS for conversion will be sold or given away. — Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 The necklaces are being given away in one of the chain's Tuesday Drops, available to Rewards members in the Taco Bell app. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Critics maintained the city has given away too many tax dollars to private developers. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026

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Princess Itaweret’s skeleton showed healed fractures to both her ribs and foot, while multiple individuals displayed nutritional deficiencies and infections.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
White, when give the chance, has displayed a diverse offensive game, a defensive bent and an ability to make tough shots.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

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Moskowitz for Congress took in $677,000 in contributions from individuals, with 20% donated by people who gave less than $200 and 80% from larger contributions.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
The ambulance was donated to the American Friends of Magen David Adom by the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation.

— Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of donated

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Medical records revealed that Arriaga had been given two other sedation medications and nitrous oxide gas in addition to the Demerol.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
An investigation revealed the men forced their way into the home, changed the locks and began operating a counterfeit currency manufacturing operation, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of revealed

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All crew members volunteered for the assignments and have received training in wildfire suppression tactics and safety, according to officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Kristian Gadea, a rising senior at Bellarmine College Prep, designed the bright-colored flyer for the dinner and also volunteered at the event.

— Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

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Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Proving himself capable Meanwhile, Rodríguez Castro has shown himself a negotiator.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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Anyone speaking on camera under those circumstances, having given so much on the pitch, deserves a significant amount of leeway.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The topic of the meeting was how to manage the area’s limited water supply—which comes from the city of El Paso—given recent commercial and residential development in the area.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of given

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The company already demonstrated this with Starship V2, but not with Starship V3.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Argentina have demonstrated a flair for the dramatic, eking out instant-classic victories over Cape Verde, Egypt and, most recently, England.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026