1
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 the past 12 years, Manolo’s Bakery has given away more than 5,000 cakes through its Cake Project charity.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The elves were then given away, and handfuls have been on display in various locations in the following decades.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Adult and children's costumes will be given away.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Sitting opposite an old people’s home in a residential corner of Paris’ 14th arrondissement, La Santé’s unassuming presence is only given away by the occasional wailing siren as prisoners are transported to and from the site.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The car’s look, as its name may have given away, comes courtesy of legendary Italian design studio, Zagato.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Things are getting messier and messier in Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce as sources claim he’s already given away his wedding ring.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The elves were then given away, and handfuls have been on display in various locations in the following decades.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Adult and children's costumes will be given away.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Sitting opposite an old people’s home in a residential corner of Paris’ 14th arrondissement, La Santé’s unassuming presence is only given away by the occasional wailing siren as prisoners are transported to and from the site.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The car’s look, as its name may have given away, comes courtesy of legendary Italian design studio, Zagato.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Things are getting messier and messier in Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce as sources claim he’s already given away his wedding ring.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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Brown said the store is in a small car port attached to the garage, and the produce is displayed on tables and in refrigerated cases.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Inside the store, shelves to the right of the entrance are stacked with nonperishable foods, hygiene products, pet food and donated blankets and sweaters, Smith said.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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President Bill Clinton pardoned Mark Rich, a former hedge-fund manager whose ex-wife had donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Democratic National Committee, the Clinton Presidential Library and Hillary Clinton's New York Senate campaign.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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The season 2 finale introduced a dizzying cheating scandal that revealed even more cracks in the ever-cratering friend group.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their excavations revealed no signs of a social hierarchy, such as statues of specific individuals.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her father, Michael Riebe, who has worked in law enforcement, said Heather once volunteered to care for two young boys of a sheriff department detective who had lost her husband.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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To these women, who volunteered, they were not drafted.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Russia’s aerial assault on Ukraine has shown that the most surefire way to strike sensitive targets is by overwhelming sophisticated Western air defense systems with cheaper munitions such as drones so that more powerful ballistic missiles can hit their targets, experts say.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her father and her five brothers were shown watching in apparent admiration.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, Sadie Sink, Max Mayfield in the show, has also been given a pass to babysit.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Those closest to him in football, though, have been given reason to believe in a comeback.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Using the device from a remote site at Ninewells Hospital’s School of Medicine, Professor Grunwald demonstrated that endovascular stroke care can be delivered at a distance with real surgical precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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