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as in displaying
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 donating
to make a present of
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
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Recent Examples of giving away
Lawmakers are trying to balance those concerns as the public has pushed back on giving away benefits to a multibillion-dollar sports franchise.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Meanwhile, CheapCaribbean Vacations is celebrating National Heroes Month by giving away 30 vacations to teachers, healthcare workers, military families and first responders.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The math of clipping is so favorable to clients that in many cases campaigns end up giving away views for free.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Aaronson handled a cross in the second phase from Lewis Hall, giving away a penalty that Newcastle converted before finding a 102nd-minute winner.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Miller Lite is also giving away MVP Matchballs as part of its Miller Time MVP Contest, which lets fans who are 21 years of age or older nominate a friend as an MVP worthy of the prize.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Turner then turned his attention to philanthropy, giving away huge amounts of his wealth to support global causes, including $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation and other sums to support the environment and nuclear non-proliferation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Wienerschnitzel is giving away a free Chili Dog Meal to moms.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Meanwhile, CheapCaribbean Vacations is celebrating National Heroes Month by giving away 30 vacations to teachers, healthcare workers, military families and first responders.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The math of clipping is so favorable to clients that in many cases campaigns end up giving away views for free.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Aaronson handled a cross in the second phase from Lewis Hall, giving away a penalty that Newcastle converted before finding a 102nd-minute winner.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Miller Lite is also giving away MVP Matchballs as part of its Miller Time MVP Contest, which lets fans who are 21 years of age or older nominate a friend as an MVP worthy of the prize.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Turner then turned his attention to philanthropy, giving away huge amounts of his wealth to support global causes, including $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation and other sums to support the environment and nuclear non-proliferation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Wienerschnitzel is giving away a free Chili Dog Meal to moms.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving away
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The Broad is also displaying a series of billboards devoted to peace as part of the exhibit, along with other performances and live music.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.—
Mathew Miranda
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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The resulting scene is spectacular, with the apartment’s inclined and polished floor giving rise to physical comedy of absurdist pathos in the vein of Jerry Lewis, and Corvette’s frantic struggle for traction revealing the earnest undertones of her fraught visit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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In between shout-outs from the crowd, Colbert played it straight, rattling off jokes about the day’s headlines, revealing one last First Draft, and sharing shrewd bits of history about The Ed Sullivan Theater.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at the website.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Pomonik, who lives in the San Fernando Valley north of the mountains, started volunteering with the council in early 2019 after seeing the 2018 Woolsey fire rip through the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The vote stems from the district’s broader layoff plan, which included nearly 568 full-time-equivalent classified positions — a measure showing staffing hours rather than the exact number of people affected.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Throughout the festival, Cannes audiences have been showing their disapproval by booing the Canal+ logo at gala screenings.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Ulrich said the cemetery is one of few nationally that has a memorial squad solely dedicated to providing full military honors.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Stenergard highlighted Russia’s precarious condition to argue for tighter sanctions on its energy sector, namely a ban on providing maritime services, such as insurance, access to ports, and financing.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Village President Vicki Scaman read a proclamation honoring Lehman for his accomplishments before presenting him with the key during a Village Board meeting.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Divided into themes of grief, fear, hope, joy, and sadness, contributing multimedia artists selected with the curator and artist Yaara Sachs from an open call, are presenting works about subjects ranging from epilepsy, PTSD, and homelessness.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Giving away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20away. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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