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
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2
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
But Todd Arrington argued against giving away an artifact that had been accepted as a donation and had become the property of the American people.
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Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts and coffee to customers in a promotion featuring singer Joe Jonas to mark National Coffee Day on Monday.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The documentary only captured him giving away one home.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving away free smoothies this week.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Blue Moon, a Molson Coors brand, will also be sampling at locations in Boston, Denver, Long Island, Nashville, and Philadelphia, and giving away bags of oranges.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Jackets for Jobs' mission on its own is to empower people seeking jobs by giving away free business attire, so joining this initiative just made sense, Vaughn said.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Samsung has a habit of giving away freebies to its users.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The group is also giving away 10 pairs of free tickets on their social media channels.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts and coffee to customers in a promotion featuring singer Joe Jonas to mark National Coffee Day on Monday.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The documentary only captured him giving away one home.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving away free smoothies this week.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Blue Moon, a Molson Coors brand, will also be sampling at locations in Boston, Denver, Long Island, Nashville, and Philadelphia, and giving away bags of oranges.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Jackets for Jobs' mission on its own is to empower people seeking jobs by giving away free business attire, so joining this initiative just made sense, Vaughn said.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Samsung has a habit of giving away freebies to its users.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The group is also giving away 10 pairs of free tickets on their social media channels.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
Verb
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Post intact materials for free pick up in your neighborhood’s buy-sell-trade group or inquire about donating them to a charity such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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In honor of Kentucky’s state parks and natural wonders, New Era Whiskey Company is donating $3,000 to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tanner and her team are not alone—the community has rallied their support to rebuild their beloved community gardens with hundreds of people volunteering their time to help.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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With a passion to help people, Klie now wants to spend more time volunteering to help the homeless in Columbia.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mario Suarez-Maya, 47, from Mexico, was arrested following two prior DUI charges, three arrests for driving without a license, and an incident of providing a false name to law enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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