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as in revealed
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 volunteered
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of gave away
Several Cardinals posed for photos with them and some even gave away bats and baseballs.
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Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Several Cardinals posed for photos with them and some even gave away bats and baseballs.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles gave away Tupac Shakur bobbleheads to fans attending the game, and his sister threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Each person gave away gift cards to the others, who shared them with their employees for the holidays.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 11 May 2026
As far as the game, Mascherano felt the team lacked intensity in the first half and gave away the early goal.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Last year on April Fools' Day, Dunkin' also gave away 1 million free hot or iced coffees to Rewards members.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Tencent and Baidu gave away millions in coupons and prizes.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
After his three-putt there, Cink gave away his ball, parred 17 and hit a shot that will long be remembered as the second albatross in tournament history.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Several Cardinals posed for photos with them and some even gave away bats and baseballs.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles gave away Tupac Shakur bobbleheads to fans attending the game, and his sister threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Each person gave away gift cards to the others, who shared them with their employees for the holidays.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 11 May 2026
As far as the game, Mascherano felt the team lacked intensity in the first half and gave away the early goal.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Last year on April Fools' Day, Dunkin' also gave away 1 million free hot or iced coffees to Rewards members.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Tencent and Baidu gave away millions in coupons and prizes.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
After his three-putt there, Cink gave away his ball, parred 17 and hit a shot that will long be remembered as the second albatross in tournament history.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave away
Verb
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Far from an indictment of large language models, the ordeal revealed that even the country’s most prestigious attorneys rely on such services.—
Max Raskin,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Homer Plessy—a white-passing 29-year-old shoemaker who was one-eighth Black and thus legally considered Black under Louisiana law—volunteered to create a backdrop for a legal challenge to the act.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Cuts of beef are displayed at Handy Market on May 14, 2026 in Burbank, California.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Once the response is ready to be displayed, the numeric tokens are turned back into words.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The whistleblower alleged that funds donated to the museum for its Q+ initiative, to acquire works by LGBTQ+ artists, were also used for operating funds.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Eisler showed him how to position himself on a metal-and-wood contraption called a reformer.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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While walking the carpet, which marked a fun outing for the longtime married couple and music collaborators, Chris showed his romantic affection towards his wife of nearly 20 years.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Some of the visceral mechanisms that gave it life have to be discarded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In the laboratory tests, the researchers demonstrated ultrafast proton transport inside this membrane at temperatures as high as 482 Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius).—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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This past weekend was a quieter frame at domestic turnstiles, but the results demonstrated the value of keeping movies in theaters for a long stretch.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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While hope on the horizon is presented, this rich, deeply moving drama doesn’t shy away from forgiveness being something that cannot be easily forced, even when the will may be there, however far buried.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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“Gave away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20away. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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