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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
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.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Under Armour will also be giving away product to attendees including its UA HB-Lo sneaker.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 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
The $26 billion video conferencing giant is giving away $30,000 each to five solo business owners as part of its first-ever Zoom Solopreneur 50 rankings, shared exclusively with Fortune.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Toni Hauser celebrates Mayday by giving away free seeds in the front yard in the center of the festivities.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The chain went so far as to host an event at a restaurant in Auckland's Penrose suburb giving away free McMullet burgers to customers.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Some people accuse her of giving away her children.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Under Armour will also be giving away product to attendees including its UA HB-Lo sneaker.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 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
The $26 billion video conferencing giant is giving away $30,000 each to five solo business owners as part of its first-ever Zoom Solopreneur 50 rankings, shared exclusively with Fortune.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Toni Hauser celebrates Mayday by giving away free seeds in the front yard in the center of the festivities.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The chain went so far as to host an event at a restaurant in Auckland's Penrose suburb giving away free McMullet burgers to customers.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Some people accuse her of giving away her children.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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Meanwhile, a Spanish woman who was tested for hantavirus after taking the same flight as a patient who died from the disease and displaying symptoms consistent with an infection has tested negative, Spain's health ministry said May 9.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Slowed late in life by his illness and long out of the television business, Turner concentrated on philanthropy — donating a stunning $1 billion to United Nations charities — and his more than 2 million acres (800,000 hectares) of property, including the nation’s largest bison herd.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Musk stopped donating to OpenAI in 2017 and left its board in 2018.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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That the precise prose of this account, and numerous other anecdotes, is written with the kind of titanic certainty that would sway a jury is expected; what’s surprising, however, is Crenshaw’s candor in revealing her vulnerability and disappointments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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For a few fleeting minutes and seconds, the sun will be completely blocked, revealing its delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — as the landscape is bathed in an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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For more than five years, the Mālama Hawaiʻi program has encouraged visitors to support local communities—whether by volunteering at a food pantry, helping restore coastal wetlands, or participating in beach cleanups.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Her reason for volunteering for World Cup in Kansas City has not changed.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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In October 2025, a report was released by Blue Water Baltimore and Waterfront Partnership, showing that some areas in the harbor were improving and other areas were headed in the wrong direction.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The documents include more than 20 video files showing unidentified objects captured by military sensors in locations from Syria and Japan to North America.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Plants produce large, rounded flowerheads from late summer to fall in sparkling pink, purple, and rose-red hues, providing a late season source of nectar to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Third places are crucial for combating loneliness by providing a free (or relatively inexpensive) environment to relax, connect, and socialize.—
Ashlee Gadd,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Knowing how much Truman enjoyed the botched headline, Tribune leadership had the page emblazoned on a bronze plaque during the newspaper’s 125th anniversary with the intent of presenting it to him.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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