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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2
as in donated
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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If donated, it will be restored, and researchers will seek clues, such as maker’s marks, to identify the originating blacksmith’s workshop.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Kicking off the three-year partnership in the lead-up to this year’s 129th Boston Marathon, Clif Bar has donated 10 race bib numbers to runners who came within 10 seconds of this year’s qualifier cut-off time.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ohio State’s offensive line held up better than expected against the Vols, and the Buckeyes’ defense has shown new life since that Oregon loss.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Relying on the philanthropic support of the Murdoch Institute, the work is progressing rapidly and has been shown to be effective already in mice, pigs and sheep.—
Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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When Grant became president in 1869 and tried to crack down on the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups, ex-Confederates demonized him as a radical extremist who had betrayed his promises to Lee.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The series details how betrayed the students felt to be spied on by an institution they were supposed to trust, and the impact on their mental health and development.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there are also new and increased revenue streams to be expected in the budget, including a 3% tax on data and IT services, like cloud storage and website platforms, which has given the small business community heartburn.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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But cutters and splitters also benefited from this study — pitches that have been considered a little finicky in the past were now more trainable given high-speed cameras and pitch-tracking equipment.—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The latest wide-scale analysis of data from the Euclid Space Telescope has demonstrated just how big of an impact this European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft is set to have on science.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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