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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
Worse, removing sanctions and freeing Iran’s billions in frozen assets gives away leverage that Obama used.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Contreras volunteers at Braves Closet, a program at the school in Midlothian that gives away gently used and new clothing and toiletries for students who need them.
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Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Today, the foundation gives away half a billion dollars every year to local, educational, and environmental causes.
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Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Contreras volunteers at Braves Closet, a program at the school in Midlothian that gives away gently used and new clothing and toiletries for students who need them.
—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Today, the foundation gives away half a billion dollars every year to local, educational, and environmental causes.
—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
In one heartbreaking plot, a poor mother gives away her son, August, to the upper-class industrialists who employed her now deceased husband.
—
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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New data from Bank of America reveals that consumer spending has increased as a result of millions of fans attending matches across North America.
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Underneath is where the engineering reveals itself.
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And the person who feels heard is the one who volunteers the information, makes the concession, and wants to do the deal.
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Tim Stoll, 62, who volunteers at Brownsville’s Picture Museum each Friday, only moved here five years ago.
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Golden 1 Center displays a collection of vintage neon signs from historic local businesses, such as Shakey’s Pizza and Tower Records, on loan from the history center.
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Throughout, the living room TV displays his screen time.
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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Guests can also book a private oyster bed tour, and Ocean Edge donates $25 of the fee to a local oyster bed foundation.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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“Gives away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20away. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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