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noun

ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce giveaway (audio)
Definition of giveawaynext
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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verb

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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
Noun
President Trump is trying to deliver an unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends. — CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025 On the flipside, Maryland committed eight giveaways that resulted in nine points for Michigan. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Even the trailer above probably gives away too much. — New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 It was given away by the Carter administration for $1. — Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for giveaway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
  1. gift
  2. display
  3. donate
  4. donation
  5. reveal
  6. volunteer
  7. present
  8. show
Noun
  • Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.
    — Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
  • For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of gift
Verb
  • Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.
    — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dimon displays this principle by strengthening key relationships and positioning himself in a position of growth and development through frequent business travel and getting out of the office as much as possible.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of display
Verb
  • In 2022, Musk's foundation donated $160 million, which was over $200 million less than the law required to make the seed donations tax-deductible.
    — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Anyone wishing to donate to Swiantek’s family can do so at ourcommunityheros.org.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of donate
Noun
  • This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well. Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The 2024 season yielded more than 3,000 pounds of fruit for donations alone.
    — Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of donation
Verb
  • The final moments of the episode also reveal that the parasitic alien Sequids are still roaming the sewers, the bloodthirsty Battle Beast is alive in space and Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) survived the Invincible War.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • While none of the Southern Charm cast gave a name for Sienna’s NFL boyfriend, Craig Conover revealed during the aftershow that Sienna left Shep for a Denver Broncos player.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of reveal
Verb
  • Other Reddit users agreed with the theory and offered their own idea that Gemma may have volunteered her body to Lumon for experimentation.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
  • These workers were among the 21,000 civilians at the Defense Department who volunteered for the program.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of volunteer
Noun
  • Their mighty rotation is under some duress at present, as top starter George Kirby is questionable for the start of the season with shoulder inflammation.
    — Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire is unavailable.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of present
Verb
  • Court records show, per WISN-TV, that Black Swan MKE owed its landlord over $95,000 in rent and other charges.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The evidence shows that when properly invested in and promoted, women’s sports thrive.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of show

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