variants
or freebees
as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
I got this CD as a freebie for buying a receiver
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Recent Examples of freebies
For those looking to get their hands on more freebies, McDonald’s is also offering a special deal in honor of National Cheeseburger Day.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Most fast-food chains are also offering freebies or discounts, usually via the rewards app.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Samsung will claim these freebies and price drops are related to the back to school period, which is likely partially the answer.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Reporters arrived unannounced or booked a table ahead of time, paid for their own meals and did not accept freebies or other special treatment, according to the newspaper.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Adams himself was indicted last fall for accepting meals and other freebies arranged by a representative of the Turkish government, in exchange for fast-tracking building permits.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
But timing your visit can make a big difference in the variety and availability of these tasty freebies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lawsuit also claimed HelloFresh violated California's advertising laws by not disclosing the terms and conditions of freebies and offers, leading customers to being enrolled in plans that were hard to cancel.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The owner of the George Webb restaurant chain had promised to give away free burgers for one day after 12 straight Brewers wins, and eventually wound up handing out 168,192 freebies after the streak was reached in April 1987.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Most fast-food chains are also offering freebies or discounts, usually via the rewards app.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Samsung will claim these freebies and price drops are related to the back to school period, which is likely partially the answer.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Reporters arrived unannounced or booked a table ahead of time, paid for their own meals and did not accept freebies or other special treatment, according to the newspaper.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Adams himself was indicted last fall for accepting meals and other freebies arranged by a representative of the Turkish government, in exchange for fast-tracking building permits.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
But timing your visit can make a big difference in the variety and availability of these tasty freebies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lawsuit also claimed HelloFresh violated California's advertising laws by not disclosing the terms and conditions of freebies and offers, leading customers to being enrolled in plans that were hard to cancel.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The owner of the George Webb restaurant chain had promised to give away free burgers for one day after 12 straight Brewers wins, and eventually wound up handing out 168,192 freebies after the streak was reached in April 1987.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebies
Noun
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The nonprofit awards gifts, grants and scholarships to educational areas in need of additional funding.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In its early years, a significant percentage of state revenue came from donations from the diaspora.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Philanthropic donations have given UC Davis leaders the chance to achieve infrastructure goals needed to further missions of teaching, research and public service, Hinds said.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Freebies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freebies. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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