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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in donating
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of giving away
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in the Cayman Islands is giving away a five-night stay to one lucky traveler celebrating a tenth of their own.
—
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Sunday is National Pretzel Day, and in honor of the occasion, Wetzel’s Pretzels location will be giving away free pretzels to all comers on Sunday afternoon.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Knowles hopes to keep that sense of community going, giving away 10 beauty school scholarships each year through Cécred.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Liljenquist, who is known for giving away food and cash in his videos, denied the allegation.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
For this month’s giveaway, which launched Wednesday, Nugget is giving away $1,000.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, Brea’s giving away its own sales tax dollars.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Google and Meta are the giants of digital advertising, giving away their key services for free and making tens of billions of dollars a year in profit by targeting users with promotions.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Sunday is National Pretzel Day, and in honor of the occasion, Wetzel’s Pretzels location will be giving away free pretzels to all comers on Sunday afternoon.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Knowles hopes to keep that sense of community going, giving away 10 beauty school scholarships each year through Cécred.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Liljenquist, who is known for giving away food and cash in his videos, denied the allegation.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
For this month’s giveaway, which launched Wednesday, Nugget is giving away $1,000.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, Brea’s giving away its own sales tax dollars.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Google and Meta are the giants of digital advertising, giving away their key services for free and making tens of billions of dollars a year in profit by targeting users with promotions.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
Verb
-
An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
-
This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Voters can also help to fight climate change by donating to candidates whose promises align with the decarbonization efforts, a 2021 study found.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Spring cleaning often starts with good intentions — donating unused items, rotating seasonal wardrobes, and reorganizing closets.—
Laura VanSickle,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
-
In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Earth Day festivities are happening across the nation and throughout California with people celebrating and volunteering to show their love and support for their local community.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Beyond that, volunteering your time, using your voice to raise awareness, or simply educating yourself and others can be just as powerful.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen had a dreadful Game 2 before giving way to Lyon in the third period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
-
How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
These days, some innovative school districts and nonprofit groups are trying to help students labeled EBD by tapping Medicaid money for therapy and family support, providing what are called wraparound services to get students with EBD back into mainstream classes.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The reshaping of the hospital’s campus seeks to strike a balance among lifting the hospital’s national profile, providing more efficiently for the health care needs of the local community and recognizing the reality of an aging population that needs increasingly sophisticated care.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Defense attorneys continue presenting their case Friday in the trial of Tanner Horner, who has pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Sibtain challenged this narrative by presenting MacInnes with a series of images of the actress smiling in photos with Wilson, including one from backstage at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts awards, featuring Cate Blanchett.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
