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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
Without giving away too many details, Score teases the end of the fifth book has a surprise for these loyal readers.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Rather than trying to get past security and plant malware on your system, phishing sites do their best to trick you, the hapless user, into giving away your credentials.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
But instead of giving away 240 hot dogs for its 24th year of business this year, founder and managing partner Bourke Harvey decided to give away 250 free hot dogs in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
The chain isn't the only company celebrating the country's birthday — Betty Crocker is giving away one million free cakes to customers who buy a cake mix from the brand starting June 18.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Some teams, such as the Blackhawks, are giving away top-five picks in a talent-rich draft surprisingly easily.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This has included perpetrators pretending to administer a survey in their car, posing as a social worker giving away free baby items at their home, accompanying victims to a doctor’s appointment at a nonexistent clinic, and luring them to fake baby showers.
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Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Miles counters the ticket price by giving away a handful of tickets monthly to those in need.
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Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The show is giving away two tickets to the big event next year.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Rather than trying to get past security and plant malware on your system, phishing sites do their best to trick you, the hapless user, into giving away your credentials.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
But instead of giving away 240 hot dogs for its 24th year of business this year, founder and managing partner Bourke Harvey decided to give away 250 free hot dogs in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
The chain isn't the only company celebrating the country's birthday — Betty Crocker is giving away one million free cakes to customers who buy a cake mix from the brand starting June 18.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Some teams, such as the Blackhawks, are giving away top-five picks in a talent-rich draft surprisingly easily.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This has included perpetrators pretending to administer a survey in their car, posing as a social worker giving away free baby items at their home, accompanying victims to a doctor’s appointment at a nonexistent clinic, and luring them to fake baby showers.
—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Miles counters the ticket price by giving away a handful of tickets monthly to those in need.
—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The show is giving away two tickets to the big event next year.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
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Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
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After Bezos’ ex-wife, noted philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, was praised for donating over $26 billion through her foundation, Yield Giving, Musk criticized her efforts.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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Heaton recalled encountering a farmer in Uganda while volunteering there.
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Joumaa ended up not writing the story, but instead spent years volunteering with her before Khalil retired in 2020.
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Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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On March 11, Watson and his association's executive board urged the White House to continue providing threat information to state and local election officials.
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The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
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David Oscarson America the Beautiful Pens American pen maker David Oscarson is presenting the America the Beautiful pen collection, meticulously engraved and coated with hot enamel.
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Archaeologists unveiled the results of their excavation after presenting their findings to teachers and students at Cavour High School earlier in June.
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