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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
Miles counters the ticket price by giving away a handful of tickets monthly to those in need.
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The show is giving away two tickets to the big event next year.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Salvation Army donut giveaway The Salvation Army is continuing its tradition of giving away free donuts on National Donut Day.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Amazon is giving away free groceries for a year to 100 winners ahead of its Prime Day event.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
While Matthew and Mu-won started Gojeuneok Bio together, Chang-ho has launched a cosmetics company that makes its money by tricking smaller companies into giving away the secrets behind their products.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
Others, like Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe, are giving away $10 million in scholarships to motivate young people to find a career in the skilled trades.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Lawmakers are trying to balance those concerns as the public has pushed back on giving away benefits to a multibillion-dollar sports franchise.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Meanwhile, CheapCaribbean Vacations is celebrating National Heroes Month by giving away 30 vacations to teachers, healthcare workers, military families and first responders.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The show is giving away two tickets to the big event next year.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Salvation Army donut giveaway The Salvation Army is continuing its tradition of giving away free donuts on National Donut Day.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Amazon is giving away free groceries for a year to 100 winners ahead of its Prime Day event.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
While Matthew and Mu-won started Gojeuneok Bio together, Chang-ho has launched a cosmetics company that makes its money by tricking smaller companies into giving away the secrets behind their products.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
Others, like Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe, are giving away $10 million in scholarships to motivate young people to find a career in the skilled trades.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Lawmakers are trying to balance those concerns as the public has pushed back on giving away benefits to a multibillion-dollar sports franchise.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Meanwhile, CheapCaribbean Vacations is celebrating National Heroes Month by giving away 30 vacations to teachers, healthcare workers, military families and first responders.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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Judging Other Women More Harshly Than Men Research consistently shows that women leaders are often evaluated differently than men displaying identical behaviors.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Purchase archive-quality albums or frames for displaying them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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In June, Chevron made headlines by donating $500,000 to a Super PAC supporting Becerra.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Sular is half-way through treatment at Hackensack University Medical Center, which is donating tickets to cancer patients, including 12-year-old Danny Chuta, who has leukemia.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Blake Garrison Kirsch, who was volunteering with the Evette campaign's finance committee, approached the protester and ripped a megaphone from their hands.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The researchers found that the more time someone spent volunteering, the better the impact.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
9 June 2026
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One customer showing her Dutch pride is Agatha Mills Doboer.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The city, which has grown 61% in the last decade, is now majority minority with census data showing the population as 46% white, 34% Asian, 10% Latino and 10% Black.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Hunter Biden has reemerged in recent weeks online, posting on X and giving interviews about his life in recovery for his substance use disorder and ensuing legal troubles created political headaches for his father.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Fort Worth police officers and firefighters arrived on scene and began providing medical aid to a man who had suffered a gunshot wound.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Salma Hayek Pinault presenting the Parade of Nations The only way that the World Cup opening ceremony’s traditional Parade of Nations could possibly get more fabulous?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Weeks after a famous Bay Area rapper was arrested on murder charges, prosecutors in Contra Costa have publicly released details from the investigation into the 2021 killing, presenting a circumstantial case of digital evidence, gang motives, and lyrical content.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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