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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1
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
Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
There will be musical performances, giveaways and fun surprises for everyone!
—Essence, 7 July 2025
Charna Flam, People.com, 10 July 2025
Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) reports that McDonald's is giving away 1,000 virtual gift cards for free McCrispy Strips on May 24.
To enter, fans must post an Instagram story with #DipforMcCrispyStripsGiveaway and tag @GoFooji.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
In addition to more than 300 vendors, expect performances, meet-and-greets, games, giveaways and more.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
There will be musical performances, giveaways and fun surprises for everyone!
—Essence, 7 July 2025
Verb
But in honor of the celebration, McDonald's is giving away another free medium order of fries with a $1 minimum purchase in the app through Sunday, July 13.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 July 2025
Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) reports that McDonald's is giving away 1,000 virtual gift cards for free McCrispy Strips on May 24.
To enter, fans must post an Instagram story with #DipforMcCrispyStripsGiveaway and tag @GoFooji.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaway
Noun
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Peacocks were offered as a gift to the UN by India’s permanent mission in the 1980s and, as a result, the UN gardens are full of them.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Sell By: This date, used for inventory management purposes, indicates how long the retailer should display the product for sale.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 July 2025
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In an experience that will certainly be beneficial heading into his first year as a Husky, the 7-foot big man continued to display his advanced footwork and an ability to score at all three levels during Germany’s 109-76 loss to Team USA in the gold medal game.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Matthew Suarez, the CBP’s acting director of field operations in Baltimore, urged the public to donate money or time to animal shelters in a post on social media platform X.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The report highlights that to date, the Certified B-Corp company has donated 1,500,000 trees and reforested nine million square meters.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge has pivoted into a nationwide fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital, and the couple celebrated $4 million donations during their stay in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the GoFundMe has taken off, raising more than $151,000 across 4,800 donations.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Verb
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See the finds in Greece Off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera shipwreck continues to reveal its secrets, with recent excavations uncovering ancient sculptures and pottery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Julian McMahon's cause of death was revealed a few days after his death was announced.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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The public can volunteer on any or all of the days.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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That leadership will need to show itself in the coming months, before ballots are printed and voters start returning ballots by mail.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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By contrast, YouGov’s polling shows Trump’s unfavorables have swung upward by just 2 points in the same window.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 July 2025
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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