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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
Councilmember Evelyn Chua spearheaded the initiative, inspired by a similar program in San Leandro, which began giving away up to 1,000 Ring cameras last year.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The frozen green yogurt company is giving away 40,001 Spoonables, 14-ounce cartons of frozen Greek yogurt, from March 31 to April 30.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Dunkin’ is once again capitalizing on April Fools’ Day skepticism—this time by giving away more than 1 million free coffees nationwide.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Dunkin' is giving away 1,000,001 free coffees in 2026.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Dunkin' is giving away over one million free coffees to app users with a special promo code.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1 Apr. 2026
Without giving away major spoilers, the video game actors behind the duo can’t share much about how the story ends, other than what their personal experiences were playing Max (Hannah Telle) and Chloe (Rhianna DeVries) for ostensibly the last time.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Xi is not giving away structural advantages permanently.
—Ram Charan, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The audience’s sense of Camae changes throughout the show, and Shanise is expert at not giving away any of those other sides of her character until they’re revealed naturally.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The frozen green yogurt company is giving away 40,001 Spoonables, 14-ounce cartons of frozen Greek yogurt, from March 31 to April 30.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Dunkin’ is once again capitalizing on April Fools’ Day skepticism—this time by giving away more than 1 million free coffees nationwide.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Dunkin' is giving away 1,000,001 free coffees in 2026.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Dunkin' is giving away over one million free coffees to app users with a special promo code.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1 Apr. 2026
Without giving away major spoilers, the video game actors behind the duo can’t share much about how the story ends, other than what their personal experiences were playing Max (Hannah Telle) and Chloe (Rhianna DeVries) for ostensibly the last time.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Xi is not giving away structural advantages permanently.
—Ram Charan, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The audience’s sense of Camae changes throughout the show, and Shanise is expert at not giving away any of those other sides of her character until they’re revealed naturally.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, Pepper can also show information directly on his screen – for instance, displaying QR codes from websites when asked about local tourist attractions – giving visitors multiple ways to access helpful details.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Between roughly 2013 and 2019, Epstein regularly donating $50,000 annually to secure top-tier donor status, for a total of more than $300,000.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to complaints, the three men allegedly targeted a 16-year-old junior firefighter who began volunteering at the department in January 2022.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of those, 58 percent have come from earned meals from volunteering and 42 percent have been paid via donations.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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