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
Arbor Day celebrations — which often include tree giveaways — are part of that, but many local cities and counties have hired full-time arborists in an effort to increase local tree canopies at every opportunity.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Nearly 50 vendors and community representatives offered giveaways and learning opportunities in several rooms at the center.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Popular giveaways include children’s items, furniture, kitchenware, seasonal items and plants as well as food from pantry cleanouts.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Each fan event will be anchored by more than 25 minutes of new footage, while special giveaways will include an new poster; find a list of of participating Imax cinemas here.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The country’s tech players have put a greater emphasis on increasing user numbers rather than making money, a strategy recently illustrated by AI firms promoting hefty Lunar New Year giveaways as incentives to sign up.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
There were games and giveaways for those who managed to get tickets.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Hope United — a joint effort of the Los Angeles Mission and Hope the Mission — is helping organize the event, which will feature music, giveaways and multiple volunteer shifts.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Such spending flourishes in secrecy, and this year’s artificial rush toward a last-minute deal suggests that more giveaways are coming.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Nearly 50 vendors and community representatives offered giveaways and learning opportunities in several rooms at the center.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Popular giveaways include children’s items, furniture, kitchenware, seasonal items and plants as well as food from pantry cleanouts.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Each fan event will be anchored by more than 25 minutes of new footage, while special giveaways will include an new poster; find a list of of participating Imax cinemas here.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The country’s tech players have put a greater emphasis on increasing user numbers rather than making money, a strategy recently illustrated by AI firms promoting hefty Lunar New Year giveaways as incentives to sign up.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
There were games and giveaways for those who managed to get tickets.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Hope United — a joint effort of the Los Angeles Mission and Hope the Mission — is helping organize the event, which will feature music, giveaways and multiple volunteer shifts.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Such spending flourishes in secrecy, and this year’s artificial rush toward a last-minute deal suggests that more giveaways are coming.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
Noun
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the second half of last year, Abraham had more than doubled Foster’s $8,557 fundraising total with $19,506 in donations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since 2019, this Community Day program has raised more than $600,000 in donations to improve food security in local communities.—
Connie Ogle
April 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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And unlike his prior presentations, Director of Parks and Maintenance Costa Kutulas brought some props.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This would include any surprise items such as birthday presents, Christmas presents, gift cards, holiday decorations or even items hidden for a scavenger hunt.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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