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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 math of clipping is so favorable to clients that in many cases campaigns end up giving away views for free.
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Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
And it’s made worse by new proposals giving away even more to developers at the expense of students and property owners.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Aaronson handled a cross in the second phase from Lewis Hall, giving away a penalty that Newcastle converted before finding a 102nd-minute winner.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Into that ecosystem, Reid dropped Unrivaled details with characteristic precision enough to feel the shape of what’s coming without giving away the architecture.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Miller Lite is also giving away MVP Matchballs as part of its Miller Time MVP Contest, which lets fans who are 21 years of age or older nominate a friend as an MVP worthy of the prize.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Turner then turned his attention to philanthropy, giving away huge amounts of his wealth to support global causes, including $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation and other sums to support the environment and nuclear non-proliferation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Wienerschnitzel is giving away a free Chili Dog Meal to moms.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
And it’s made worse by new proposals giving away even more to developers at the expense of students and property owners.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Aaronson handled a cross in the second phase from Lewis Hall, giving away a penalty that Newcastle converted before finding a 102nd-minute winner.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Into that ecosystem, Reid dropped Unrivaled details with characteristic precision enough to feel the shape of what’s coming without giving away the architecture.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Miller Lite is also giving away MVP Matchballs as part of its Miller Time MVP Contest, which lets fans who are 21 years of age or older nominate a friend as an MVP worthy of the prize.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Turner then turned his attention to philanthropy, giving away huge amounts of his wealth to support global causes, including $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation and other sums to support the environment and nuclear non-proliferation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Wienerschnitzel is giving away a free Chili Dog Meal to moms.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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Then in late April, the city deployed an AI translation service for the first time at a public hearing, with large screens displaying the Spanish and English translation of comments by city council members and members of the public in real-time.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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What appears to be a group of teens then sprints by, including at least one displaying a gun.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.—
Mathew Miranda
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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The late-night host concluded his TV tenure in May 2015 after revealing his plans to retire the previous year.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Such spectroscopy is a powerful technique for in-depth studies of celestial objects, capable of revealing their rotation, motion, composition, distance, and much more.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at the website.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Pomonik, who lives in the San Fernando Valley north of the mountains, started volunteering with the council in early 2019 after seeing the 2018 Woolsey fire rip through the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Fourth, epidemiologists suspect that hantavirus is most contagious when an infected person is showing symptoms, whereas SARS-CoV-2 can readily be transmitted by seemingly healthy people.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Before providing any personal information, confirm if the organization is real or check with your school's financial aid office.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Storrie presenting Saturday Night Live and the stars’ carrying of the Olympic torch only sent the series further into the stratosphere.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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