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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
For years, some members of the budget advisory board have recommended the city stop giving away millions every year to local nonprofits, but the commission has continued the practice.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The scam reportedly tricked Russian drone operators into giving away the location of their Starlink terminals, allowing Ukrainian artillery and drones to target them.
—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
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The scam reportedly tricked Russian drone operators into giving away the location of their Starlink terminals, allowing Ukrainian artillery and drones to target them.
—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
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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Donny Cohen, owner of several kosher restaurants in Boca Raton, has been donating about 15 unsold pizzas a week from his Rave Pizza & Sushi restaurant to the network for redistribution.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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When an accident temporarily shuttered a beloved In-A-Tub’s doors and injured the owner, dedicated customers showed their support for the restaurant known for its neon-orange powdered cheese by dining at its sister location across town and donating to a GoFundMe for the owner.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dancer Alyse Rockett tossed her phone on the seat next to me, revealing the material for which the troupe has been preparing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now tested by a near fatal disease, Gammons continues his pursuit — revealing the personal cost of chasing nature at its most extreme and the larger environmental forces shaping our world.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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My mother, Trish said, was tiny, dark-eyed, and vivacious, always flying out the door on her way to somewhere—her literary club, gardening, volunteering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gabby Solleder, who lives in San Jose’s Naglee Park neighborhood, started volunteering at Cinequest in 2020 — the year the festival was cut short because of COVID-19.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But authorities ultimately found Chapman through phone records showing multiple calls between him and Jalloh in the week prior to the shooting, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s memo also reaffirms that Austin police will be expected to turn over body camera footage showing potential misconduct by federal agents to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 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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Mark Lanier, the attorney representing Kaley, began his closing statement by presenting the jurors with an image of a herd of gazelles surrounded by a lion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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These performers are expected to be performers, but they’re also expected to be presenting themselves.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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