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as in displaying
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 donating
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of giving away
The scam reportedly tricked Russian drone operators into giving away the location of their Starlink terminals, allowing Ukrainian artillery and drones to target them.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
When Nvidia announced its own blockbuster chip deal with Meta last week, giving away a chunk of the company to the Instagram parent was nowhere to be found in the press release.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Last fall, a Miami-Dade circuit judge initially blocked the college from giving away its deed to the land away until a legal challenge over whether the school’s trustees followed Florida public transparency laws played out in court.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Jackson, who made history as the first Black man to run for president, was giving away food and opening a campaign office in her neighborhood near Miami Jackson Senior High School.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In the defense world, this means covert sensors that can remain buried for years, still transmitting data without giving away their position with a noisy generator.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The store has always had success by staying connected with the local community and creating some innovative promotions, such as giving away umbrellas in April, pecan pie for Thanksgiving and cinnamon rolls for Christmas.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
What kind of Caviar is McDonald’s giving away for free?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Kate Spade Lucy Croc Embossed Medium L-Zip Wristlet Kate Spade Outlet is practically giving away bags and accessories, so now’s the time to score popular pieces for a fraction of their comparable price.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
When Nvidia announced its own blockbuster chip deal with Meta last week, giving away a chunk of the company to the Instagram parent was nowhere to be found in the press release.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Last fall, a Miami-Dade circuit judge initially blocked the college from giving away its deed to the land away until a legal challenge over whether the school’s trustees followed Florida public transparency laws played out in court.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Jackson, who made history as the first Black man to run for president, was giving away food and opening a campaign office in her neighborhood near Miami Jackson Senior High School.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In the defense world, this means covert sensors that can remain buried for years, still transmitting data without giving away their position with a noisy generator.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The store has always had success by staying connected with the local community and creating some innovative promotions, such as giving away umbrellas in April, pecan pie for Thanksgiving and cinnamon rolls for Christmas.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
What kind of Caviar is McDonald’s giving away for free?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Kate Spade Lucy Croc Embossed Medium L-Zip Wristlet Kate Spade Outlet is practically giving away bags and accessories, so now’s the time to score popular pieces for a fraction of their comparable price.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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As part of his reward for donating his roe-swollen bigmouth to the stocking program, he’ll be given a replica mount of the huge fish.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meta’s independent spending means the company is not donating directly to the four candidates but rather putting money into a fundraising committee that is then spending on advertising to support them.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which launched nearly one year ago in collaboration with Netflix, shared a statement with ABC News on Friday revealing the end of the union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Using a technique called spectroscopy, this principle can be applied to light from gas clouds, revealing whether the gas is moving toward or away from Earth, and how fast.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Volunteering while stuck in Israel While waiting for a flight out, the couple has been volunteering in Israel, even as air raid sirens occasionally send people rushing to shelters.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Duarte has been volunteering at polling locations for 27 years.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Explosions were reported in the eastern and western parts of the capital with dramatic footage showing Tehran’s Mehrabad airport on fire.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The up-and-coming It girl is giving a masterclass in 90s nostalgia while giving it a fun, modern twist that is just so contagious.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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After the Independence City Council greenlit a massive artificial intelligence data center by approving significant tax breaks, residents are gathering momentum in the hopes of presenting a legal challenge to the plan.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The White House did not directly address whether the criticism played a role in Noem’s reassignment, presenting the move instead as part of a broader regional security strategy ahead of the upcoming summit.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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