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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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In addition to feeling good, the socks do good too; for every pair sold, a pair is donated to someone in need.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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While donated blood is called whole blood, stewards of the blood supply will split and spin blood into separate bags with just red blood cells or with the plasma.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Iron–sodium cells have already demonstrated stable cycling in long-term tests, with additional data still accumulating.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump has demonstrated the courage required to demand better for the American people and to deliver on his promises.—
Robert Romano,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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