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as in displayed
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 donated
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of given away
Roughly 10% of the pipes distributed last year were given away free of charge.
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Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The number of coffees being given away isn't random.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Cates also founded the Four Record Friday pop-up, a listening event where four vinyl records are played back to back at local venues before being given away.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Assess bookcases, toy bins, clothing, and shoes to see what has been outgrown, what can be donated or given away.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Since their divorce, the philanthropist, who is one of the richest women in the world, has made headlines for massive donations to hundreds of charities and has given away over $26 billion.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Adding to the challenge, the legendary investor requested that all the money be given away within 10 years of his death.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
For every free coffee given away, $1 will go back to the AJ's Cares Foundation, which focuses on providing positive impact to local communities.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The number of coffees being given away isn't random.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Cates also founded the Four Record Friday pop-up, a listening event where four vinyl records are played back to back at local venues before being given away.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Assess bookcases, toy bins, clothing, and shoes to see what has been outgrown, what can be donated or given away.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Since their divorce, the philanthropist, who is one of the richest women in the world, has made headlines for massive donations to hundreds of charities and has given away over $26 billion.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Adding to the challenge, the legendary investor requested that all the money be given away within 10 years of his death.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
For every free coffee given away, $1 will go back to the AJ's Cares Foundation, which focuses on providing positive impact to local communities.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The message is being displayed continuously cycled on the electric billboard along Interstate 95 in New Haven near Tweed New Haven Airport.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Through the company’s Dutch Luv’ Day of Giving, $1 from every drink sold that day at its five San Diego County locations will be donated to Feeding San Diego, which provides hunger relief and food rescue services to the region.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The item captured the imagination of about 45,000 individuals who donated 380,000 pounds alongside funding provided by the National Heritage Memorial Fund and other trusts to raise the price tag, half of which goes to the detectorist and half to the landowner.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tian Feng, former dean of SenseTime’s Intelligence Industry Research Institute, revealed that the free provision of T800 robots will help smaller companies overcome research and development barriers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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After House Democrats revealed plans to force votes disapproving of the president’s Canada tariffs as soon as this week, GOP leaders sought to resuscitate their year-long procedural blockade that keeps those resolutions off the floor.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Youngblood knew the people who volunteered and visited his shop were retirees with fat savings accounts.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those of us who volunteered for his campaign felt discouraged, yet hopeful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the investigation into the shooting unfolded, detectives showed still images of Neves-Valente taken from surveillance video to several shooting victims.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The eye-popping spending on AI is justified, given the accelerated growth in its most consequential businesses.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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It's been expected that a Democrat and Republican will advance or, given California's blue tilt, two Democrats.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maselli has demonstrated how quickly functional robotics systems can be assembled by building a laundry-folding robot prototype, named Sourccey, in less than 24 hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Given away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20away. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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