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
The car’s look, as its name may have given away, comes courtesy of legendary Italian design studio, Zagato.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell's National Taco Day deals Fast food giant Taco Bell has unveiled its National Taco Day deals, which include $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos given away to members of the Taco Bell Rewards loyalty program in the Taco Bell app.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 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
There were six pups in total, but three had already been given away, leaving Lightning, Sun and Buc in the care of Mercy Full Project.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Even the clearest object can be given away by reflections of light from the surface.
—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
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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell's National Taco Day deals Fast food giant Taco Bell has unveiled its National Taco Day deals, which include $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos given away to members of the Taco Bell Rewards loyalty program in the Taco Bell app.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 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
There were six pups in total, but three had already been given away, leaving Lightning, Sun and Buc in the care of Mercy Full Project.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Even the clearest object can be given away by reflections of light from the surface.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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When the sun rose on the 17th, it was revealed that the colonists—possibly out of a last-minute change of plans, possibly out of moonlit confusion—had built a rough defensive fort on the other hill, Breed’s Hill.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Billie’s father is also revealed to be Morsus’ son Damian, whose evil nature was conquered by his love for Alex.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Democratic Majority for Israel ran $2 million worth of ads and direct mail to primary voters about Turner’s criticism of Joe Biden; an AIPAC affiliate donated $500,000 to Brown.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to large sums donated to campaign accounts, groups with a special interest in California policy can also provide gifts to lawmakers and fly them to conferences or to learn about policies of other countries.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hours after the deal’s announcement, videos posted on social media by correspondents and Unicef spokesperson James Elder in Gaza showed a relatively quiet night sky, a rare occurrence in an enclave that has faced incessant bombardments for just over two years.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Although the Prancing Horse marque hasn’t shown us what that car looks like just yet, we were recently given a detailed look beneath the skin at the upcoming EV’s chassis, battery, and motor components in a preview ahead of this year’s Ferrari Capital Markets Day in Maranello.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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The relatively remote area where the plant is located is typically patrolled by smaller law enforcement departments, so other agencies have volunteered resources for support, a source told CNN.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Without the work of Garver engineers, who designed the memorial on their own time free of charge, and Kinco Constructors who volunteered to build it at cost, the project could have stalled, according to Tudor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yankees fans are feeling hurt, angry and even betrayed in the wake of their Division Series flameout against Toronto, closing down a 16th consecutive season without a parade to the delight of many.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The youth of ’72 were betrayed upon Ratsimandrava’s assassination and inherited nearly thirty years of dictatorship under Ratsiraka.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sanders has been very vocal about being ready to play, but the Browns have not given him that chance.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Which is interesting, given that Lillard died in the first film.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hours after the deal’s announcement, videos posted on social media by correspondents and Unicef spokesperson James Elder in Gaza showed a relatively quiet night sky, a rare occurrence in an enclave that has faced incessant bombardments for just over two years.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gittens came on against Liverpool with 15 minutes to go and showed better attacking intent, and brought a good save out of Giorgi Mamardashvili.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are willing to vote for a female presidential candidate — as demonstrated by the 2016 and 2024 elections.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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