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 The first 100 guests in most Target stores will receive an exclusive Target Circle bonus to shop Target Beauty Studio in-store and online, while select stores will offer additional giveaways. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Corporate travel buyers have noted that relationship-building activities are becoming the most valuable part of these retreats, surpassing traditional entertainment or giveaways. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 One tactic involved tying giveaways to engagement goals like reaching 100,000 likes. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 The concession offerings regularly top the lists of best ballpark foods and the giveaways are quality. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Giveaways that incorporate wheels or random games are also prohibited; all giveaways must be free and run through TikTok’s official tools. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Guests will be able to take some cute pics and win giveaways such as drink koozies, towels and more. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 That event will also feature talent appearances, food trucks and giveaways. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Customers who wear Cowboys gear in-store can be eligible for a chance at winning surprise tickets and merch giveaways throughout the season. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giveaways
  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presentations
  4. presents
Noun
  • Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Lowe’s in Boise donated the rest of the materials, which included soil, weed barrier cloth and fertilizer, bringing the total donations to $800, according to Mitchley.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The bar accumulated over 50 donations from dozens of local businesses for raffle prizes, which will go on throughout the day.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • This involves understanding and speaking the client's language, translating complex technology into tangible business outcomes, and delivering compelling presentations.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The two-hour show, which streamed live on the Queen Beauty Network, included the swimsuit and evening-gown presentations and a question-and-answer session.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down.
    — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of presents

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“Giveaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giveaways. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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