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
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In response to the high gas prices and the huge financial strain many families are feeling, SUN Credit Union gave back to the community by holding a gas giveaway event as a Hollywood gas station.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Literary Hub, 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
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Noun
Harden wasn’t perfect in Game 5, committing six more turnovers, placing him at about 4,330 giveaways in 12 playoff games.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In response to the high gas prices and the huge financial strain many families are feeling, SUN Credit Union gave back to the community by holding a gas giveaway event as a Hollywood gas station.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
Spark was said to have given away her designer dresses to the local nuns, who wore them beneath their habits.
—Literary Hub, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Doing it for the first time is always a celebration and doing it at Critics’ Week is an immense gift because of the care the film receives from the moment it is invited.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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This content can only be displayed if JavaScript is enabled.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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His company donates school supplies and paints classrooms.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The county has already spent more than $50 million renovating a building donated by the state to house the center.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Both donations zeroed out the districts’ total lunch debt from the start of the 2025-2026 school year through April 30, 2026.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Those donations developed into sponsorships, which turned into year-round partnerships with jockeys.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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At the time, makeup artist Jazzy B revealed that the party included toys, slides and even a ball pit in several posts shared on Instagram.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub (and Natura Bisse amenities) is separated from the bedroom by a set of wooden shutters that can be opened to reveal the room and the outdoor view beyond, if desired.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The staff also volunteer with UNICEF and the local Boys & Girls Club plus the hotel also hosts the top fundraising gala for the Greater Boston Food Bank.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Gaurika was following Aaron's route along the course because her brother was volunteering in his group, according to the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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This is complicity spurred on by a certain kind of Western readers desire to maintain their romantic image of Russia’s past without having to engage critical with Russia’s present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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At present, that additional tuition for nonresident students is the same across the UC’s nine general campuses.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Kelly, a four-year starter for South Lake, showed his ability to run the football and gained over 60 yards in the first game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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