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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
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.
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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.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
But that doesn’t mean the company is giving away lunch for free.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Some teams, such as the Blackhawks, are giving away top-five picks in a talent-rich draft surprisingly easily.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This has included perpetrators pretending to administer a survey in their car, posing as a social worker giving away free baby items at their home, accompanying victims to a doctor’s appointment at a nonexistent clinic, and luring them to fake baby showers.
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Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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
Some teams, such as the Blackhawks, are giving away top-five picks in a talent-rich draft surprisingly easily.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This has included perpetrators pretending to administer a survey in their car, posing as a social worker giving away free baby items at their home, accompanying victims to a doctor’s appointment at a nonexistent clinic, and luring them to fake baby showers.
—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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In Pasadena, Amara Cafe owner Amara Barroeta committed to donating 70% of Tuesday’s profits to Global Giving, a nonprofit organization delivering emergency food, clean water, medical supplies, shelter and lifesaving aid in Venezuela.
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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
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During a 2019-20 artist residency with New York City’s Department of Records and Information Services, Weist mined municipal archives for records revealing how city government had defined, supported and monitored past artists.
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The loss of those Xbox employees is in addition to the Xbox 1,600 staffers who will be laid off this week, per Sharma’s memo to staff revealing the changes.
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Menna was volunteering with a drama program at Saint Joseph Catholic School on May 6 when a storm moved in.
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Another is a nurse who transitions from hospital shifts to part-time caregiving, art classes, fishing, church choir, and volunteering at a community garden.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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Perhaps that last claim feels overblown, but movies indisputably falsify reality, presenting a world that seems hypervivid for a few hours but vanishes when the lights come up.
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Research is ongoing to evaluate components made using additive manufacturing or 3D printing, where objects are made layer by layer, presenting different challenges for stress testing.
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