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
Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The Packers are stumbling coming into the playoff with four straight losses, two of them via absolute giveaways.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
A lot of it really was given away.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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After the third giveaway happened with six seconds left in the second quarter, Schaefer expressed his frustrations with his trademark jacket removal.
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Who would have thought that giving away billions of dollars to people who self-certify facts on a form leads to tens of billions of dollars flying out the door to fraudsters who learn how to fill out the form?
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
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And yet, both within and outside the store, the American flag is prominently displayed.—
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Cocchiaro recommends putting finished books on a a bookshelf elsewhere in your home or donating them once you're done reading them.—
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Many hospital pharmacies also partner with the nonprofit, which has distributed medication donated by pharmaceutical companies to 277 sites in 38 states.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
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Beyond the single chamber near the cables, the unredacted plans also revealed a network of 208 secret rooms beneath the diplomatic site.—
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Authorities have not revealed any motive for the killing, but court documents indicate the case has significant ties to local drug sales.—
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The network reiterated its commitment to continuing its work and encouraged community members to volunteer.—
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Group registrations are also welcome for those who want to volunteer with friends, family or coworkers.—
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Pownall has become a master at surprise gifts for his wife, recently gifting her a present for every day of December leading up to Christmas — in his own mock, luxury Advent calendar.—
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At Christmas, 498 families participated in a toy distribution through which 1,117 children received presents.—
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To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.—
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These stories show how contemporary Greeks came to understand and embed Phoenicians, their culture and practices into their mythology.—
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“Giveaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaway. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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