as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer
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as in to display
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 to donate
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of giveaway
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Tampa Bay also created new types of partial-season plans and even rethought its strategy around giveaways.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Chipotle brings back popular Burrito Vault game ahead of National Burrito Day
Chipotle is bringing back its popular digital game, Burrito Vault, to give away more than 150,000 BOGO entrée codes ahead of National Burrito Day.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There will also be live donations, giveaways and a performance from North Carolina native Chase Rice, who also performed at the Concert for Carolina benefit show in Charlotte.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Tampa Bay also created new types of partial-season plans and even rethought its strategy around giveaways.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Los Angeles Dodgers will give away a Freddie Freeman bobblehead commemorating his walk-off grand slam in game one of the World Series to every fan in attendance at the game against the Cubs on Friday, April 11th.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Chipotle brings back popular Burrito Vault game ahead of National Burrito Day
Chipotle is bringing back its popular digital game, Burrito Vault, to give away more than 150,000 BOGO entrée codes ahead of National Burrito Day.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The new portable console features a 7.9 inch LCD screen that displays in 1080p.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Support independent Black journalism by subscribing or donating here.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those wishing to honor her memory can donate to the Camp Sloane YMCA Susan Senk Memorial Fund.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Pat McAfee initially praised Travis Kelce for making a $3.3 million donation for the homeless, but the tight end admitted that the report was not true.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency negotiated that $10 million of the $67 million would be a donation to the Hope Florida Foundation.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Early in his Senate tenure, Jones was involved in the legislative response to the scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery in his district, where it was revealed that bodies were being buried on top of each other amid shoddy recordkeeping.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Harry has Kiko take a look at the crate's contents, which are now revealed to us in all their gory glory.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Craig Podolski was middle school English teacher and coach in Buffalo Grove who developed an annual service day at his school that had hundreds of youngsters volunteering in the community.—
Bob Goldborough,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mahdi will be strapped to a chair 15 feet from three prison employees who volunteered to be on the firing squad.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a holiday twist, the ring box ended up being in one of Mellencamp's Christmas presents from Arroyave.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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