as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer
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Recent Examples of giveaways
There will be in-game experiences and giveaways, and a halftime performance by Montell Jordan.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
There will be giveaways of hundreds of 4-inch plants from Theodore Payne and The Times throughout the weekend.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Several chains are offering discounts and giveaways Wednesday, April 1, though some deals extend through the rest of the month.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
For residents, the town does monthly food drives in cooperation with Farm Share, family and holiday events in Oglesby Park and Town Hall and giveaways of Christmas gifts, school supplies, bicycles and turkeys.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition, all attendees will receive special The Pitt giveaways.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The free event includes a yog class, tai chi and meditation sessions, chair massage, a sound bath hearing experience, healthy refreshments and giveaways.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Following the grand opening, there will be giveaways for the community along with a panel on health literacy and pharmacy services.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Others were rushed and led to giveaways.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
There will be giveaways of hundreds of 4-inch plants from Theodore Payne and The Times throughout the weekend.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Several chains are offering discounts and giveaways Wednesday, April 1, though some deals extend through the rest of the month.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
For residents, the town does monthly food drives in cooperation with Farm Share, family and holiday events in Oglesby Park and Town Hall and giveaways of Christmas gifts, school supplies, bicycles and turkeys.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition, all attendees will receive special The Pitt giveaways.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The free event includes a yog class, tai chi and meditation sessions, chair massage, a sound bath hearing experience, healthy refreshments and giveaways.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Following the grand opening, there will be giveaways for the community along with a panel on health literacy and pharmacy services.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Others were rushed and led to giveaways.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
Noun
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Schilling also received donations from Newark's Mexico Tortilla Factory, Oakland's Bee Green Recycling and Supply, and Urban Forest Friends, an environmental conservation group serving Newark, Fremont and Union City.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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