giveaways

noun

plural of giveaway
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 Entering Monday night, only five teams have more giveaways than Indy (11), and no team has fewer takeaways than the Colts (three). — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 The Hawks entered the night riding their first back-to-back wins of the season, but defensive-zone struggles, sloppy puck handling and giveaways dropped them to 2-2-0 on their seven-game homestand. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Warren-Thomas hopes additional support will eventually allow Uplift to accommodate thousands of attendees while expanding its educational programming, giveaways and collaborations. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Followers can also expect updates on watch parties, giveaways and other team activities, including content created with the Spurs’ main social media accounts. — Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 More importantly, Maye didn't turn the ball over after committing nine giveaways in the first four games. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The block party will feature drag performances, volunteer opportunities, food trucks, vendors, non-profit booths and ticket giveaways for the main evening events. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 The Buccaneers came into the game allowing the most sacks in the NFL, bottom three in giveaways and had failed to score more than 20 points in three out of four games. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 The event will feature drag performances, food trucks, vendors, nonprofit booths, volunteer opportunities and ticket giveaways for the evening show. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presentations
  4. presents
Noun
  • Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Other ways to help The shelter is also accepting donations of food, blankets, toys, treats and money as its resources become increasingly strained.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • PowerPoint builds presentations, Outlook manages email, and OneNote keeps notes organized.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Guichot said the group remains focused on strengthening brand desirability, as evidenced in its presentations during Paris Fashion Week, which saw its three women’s brands focus on heritage and upscaling materials.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • Dug into the terrain, the 4,400-square-foot house presents as a single story from the front but descends to a lower level.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Every year, Noting’s fan community elects a community board observer, a volunteer who attends the company’s quarterly board meetings and presents customers’ views on products and launches to its directors.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of presents

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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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