GIVES AWAY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

gives away

verb

present tense third-person singular of give away

as in reveals

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 volunteers

to make a present of gave away all her potted plants when she moved

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Recent Examples of gives away If the manager gives away the decision without adequate boundaries, capability or information, empowerment becomes risk. — Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Her phrasing gives away the fact that the original house is no more. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 These are actually reflective hairs, and the stripe gives away the stiltgrass. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Why James Dolan gives away the most expensive seats in the house to likes of Timothée Chalamet, Mariska Hargitay and Tracy Morgan. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 A lot of times, the trailer dropping gives away all the boom moments. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 The wording of National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 gives away the administration’s true intent. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 The condition occurs due to a slow breakdown of the cells in the aorta, which has likely been going on silently for many years before the weakened area of the aortic wall finally gives away and tears. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Worse, removing sanctions and freeing Iran’s billions in frozen assets gives away leverage that Obama used. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026

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Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

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Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteers

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The fake Claude page displays an installation command that appears to come directly from Anthropic, the company behind Claude.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of displays

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For every item purchased, the brand donates an essential clothing item to someone in need through its network of more than 4,000 Giving Partners, which support people experiencing homelessness in their communities.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
The metal floor donates electrons while the membrane pulls oxygen and moisture from the surrounding air to complete the circuit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of donates

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As this chart shows, AI capex spending has juiced the net earnings of S&P 500 companies.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
But experimental progress over the past few decades shows that Schrödinger’s equation is not valid only for minuscule particles.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

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But a new federal political action committee gives him a way to start building beyond Pennsylvania.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
If benefits shrink or get taxed more aggressively down the road (which is a legitimate concern) having a tax-free income source gives you flexibility a pre-tax account simply can’t.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

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Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case.

— Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
As the movie demonstrates, Macdonald’s credentials as a comic’s comic were unassailable.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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The tape—equal parts Julia’s War sampler, TAGABOW B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars—savvily presents all the hats Dulgarian simultaneously wears.

— Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
But the expansion of Bioko's strategy presents formidable challenges, from porous international borders to the sheer scale of the territory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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