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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
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
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Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
She's given away her possessions.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This isn’t the first time Samsung has given away a free Chromebook with a Galaxy phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
By 2024, the nonprofit had given away over 28 million books to kids, including 315,000 kids in Chicago Public Schools, according to Bernie's 2024 Impact Report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Teng has given away his share of free bases during his four appearances with the Giants this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
At the corner of Whitney Street and Center Street, children set to march in the parade got a surprise when a parade participant released dozens of red and white beach balls from a truck which were apparently to be given away at the event.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
McGinty said no one so far has given away money or personal information in Gastonia.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
She's given away her possessions.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This isn’t the first time Samsung has given away a free Chromebook with a Galaxy phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
By 2024, the nonprofit had given away over 28 million books to kids, including 315,000 kids in Chicago Public Schools, according to Bernie's 2024 Impact Report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Teng has given away his share of free bases during his four appearances with the Giants this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
At the corner of Whitney Street and Center Street, children set to march in the parade got a surprise when a parade participant released dozens of red and white beach balls from a truck which were apparently to be given away at the event.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
McGinty said no one so far has given away money or personal information in Gastonia.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Talwani also donated to the Democratic National Committee during the 2010 midterm election cycle ahead of a red wave, which regained the GOP majority in the House.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Two million dollars of the funds used to protect Okefenokee came from the Holdfast Collective, a group of nonprofit entities that since 2022 has donated the profits generated by Patagonia to nonprofit groups fighting climate change.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Livestream video of the event showed crowds of people running from the university's courtyard where the 31-year-old was speaking when the shooting occurred.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Reviews showed Heath got both feet down inbounds, though, and the Packers got a huge win.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 2019, lawmakers directed the Texas Education Agency to set up a pilot program in which districts volunteered to give students assessments in November, January and March.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beyond work, Simoncic served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and volunteered to read to youths through the Lead to Read program.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The act left her feeling betrayed.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS FRIENDSHIP SHATTERED – Rosie O'Donnell says she 'felt betrayed' by Ellen DeGeneres' painful snub.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Harry himself had given hints that his relationship with Queen Camilla had evolved into a more cordial one.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Video of the fatal attack showed Kirk speaking to a large crowd of people on the university campus as a shot rings out.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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