giving away

verb

present participle of give away
1
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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2
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 But giving away the weights of a top-tier AI model may actually make practical sense. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 23 July 2026 Others, like Shim’s Be Blessed Catering & Food Trailer, have shown up with food, giving away over 1,000 sandwiches to flood survivors. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Facing a contract dispute that left his nectarine crop unsellable, Reedley farmer Cesar Mora opened his 50-acre ranch to the public, giving away thousands of pounds of fruit. — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 McDonald's is giving away a free order of medium fries for National Fry Day on July 10 with a $1 minimum purchase in the app, according to a press release shared with PEOPLE. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 But that doesn’t mean the company is giving away lunch for free. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Without giving away too many details, Score teases the end of the fifth book has a surprise for these loyal readers. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
  1. displaying
  2. donating
  3. revealing
  4. volunteering
  5. showing
  6. giving
  7. providing
  8. presenting
Verb
  • The result is a cinemanifesto, displaying Schoenbrun’s relationship to the art and a vision of a creative ideal.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • Below that is a caregiver panel showing each person's name and phone number, followed by a panel displaying all emergency calls.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
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  • Charities that offer free furniture pickup Hauling a sectional or a solid-wood dining table out of a fifth-floor walk-up isn’t realistic for most people, which is why free pickup services can be the difference between donating and giving up.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Gifting meaningful items, setting boundaries, and donating thoughtfully ensure a smoother transition.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of donating
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  • One that unfurls itself, revealing the expertly—and meticulously—weaved pieces of its rich tapestry, to all those lucky enough to spend a few days in its company.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The cryptocurrency industry's decade-long promise of disintermediation is being redefined by 2026 trends, revealing the emergence of powerful new intermediaries.
    — Ifigenia Georgiou, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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  • As companies lack clear personal branding policies, Taylor believes employees like her are proactively shaping future corporate guidelines, volunteering to lead this evolving professional frontier.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Birch was volunteering in the hospice program at Osborn Correctional Institution, which had replaced Somers.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of volunteering
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  • The minimum sustainability standards CPHFW introduced in 2020 were ahead of their time, forcing brands to tackle their environmental and social impacts in order to continue showing on schedule.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • But when inspectors asked for documentation showing the Department of Buildings had approved their use, the contractor did not provide it, the agency said.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of showing
Verb
  • The loss dropped the A’s to 45-63 and 10 games out of both the American League West lead and the final AL Wild Card spot, while giving the red-hot Red Sox (56-51) no worse than a split of the four-game series ahead of Thursday’s finale.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Head coach Andy Reid and Mahomes could be seen giving Royals instruction after the play.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of giving
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  • At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of providing
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  • Leading up to next week’s primary election in Jackson County, candidates for county executive have spent weeks on the campaign trail presenting their visions for the county’s future.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • That vision aligned naturally with LakehouseRanchDotPNG, which has been presenting productions at Main Street Players since 2024.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of presenting

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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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