1
as in reveals
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 volunteers
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of gives away
In one heartbreaking plot, a poor mother gives away her son, August, to the upper-class industrialists who employed her now deceased husband.
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Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
And if the bullpen gives away another of your wins, maybe crack open a different brand of beer.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
And if the bullpen gives away another of your wins, maybe crack open a different brand of beer.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives away
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The episode with Rachel’s parents reveals the key knowledge needed for the rest of the show.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now, using the unmatched power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new study reveals that the real reason behind this illusion is a self-sustaining loop driven by Saturn’s own auroras.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nava volunteers her time assisting at classes and camps that give opportunities for children and families to experience the arts who may otherwise not have access.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Released in 2025, Diouf now volunteers to help female inmates in Senegal.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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The book displays a gift for confident, if rambling, storytelling, and the details pile up convincingly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Heritage Gallery displays trophies, rings, and memorabilia from the team’s five Super Bowl victories.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The expansion gives the brand a chance to build on an existing consumer base that is already familiar with and receptive to it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Five minutes of straight planking probably sounds intense, but this routine incorporates a different variation every 30 seconds, which lessens the intimidation factor and also gives certain muscles a breather while others take on more work.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Return demonstrates that the group anticipated and debated some of those same concerns in songwriting sessions and meetings with company execs at Big Hit Music and HYBE.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, Rebouças demonstrates her gratitude for two key partners in Globoplay and leading Brazilian production banner Conspiração.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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After Sugar betrays her, Barbara cuts her friend off for decades, despite missing her deeply.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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But even this was a poor comparison for sumo’s place in the racial politics of Japan today; boxing, after all, was brought to America from England, while sumo, like Kabuki, is one of Japan’s few expressive institutions whose folklore betrays little trace of outside influence.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Gives away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20away. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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