GIVES AWAY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

gives away

verb

present tense third-person singular of give away

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 The nonprofit also gives away toiletries, toys, books and backpacks. — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 If the manager gives away the decision without adequate boundaries, capability or information, empowerment becomes risk. — Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Her phrasing gives away the fact that the original house is no more. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 These are actually reflective hairs, and the stripe gives away the stiltgrass. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Why James Dolan gives away the most expensive seats in the house to likes of Timothée Chalamet, Mariska Hargitay and Tracy Morgan. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 A lot of times, the trailer dropping gives away all the boom moments. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 The wording of National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 gives away the administration’s true intent. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 The condition occurs due to a slow breakdown of the cells in the aorta, which has likely been going on silently for many years before the weakened area of the aortic wall finally gives away and tears. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.

— Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

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Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteers

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The brand donates a portion of every sale to SOS Children’s Villages to fund vaccines and medical treatments for children in need.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
For every item purchased, the brand donates an essential clothing item to someone in need through its network of more than 4,000 Giving Partners, which support people experiencing homelessness in their communities.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

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Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

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The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

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Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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Getting bespoke medicines into routine care presents another challenge.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right.

— Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

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