gave out

past tense of give out
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as in died
to stop functioning waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave out
Verb
  • The Canadiens had just given up a short-handed goal allowing the Rangers to tie the game, a goal that had just finished being announced when Gallagher buried that shot from the slot.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Royals announced that X-ray results were negative for a fracture.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sneider also reported that Keanu Reeves has been cast as a villain in the film.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
  • At the time, Sandoval, 42, was in a long-term relationship with fellow Vanderpump cast member and live-in girlfriend Ariana Madix.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Since the flames set a blaze, 27 people died and thousands of structures were destroyed, displacing entire communities.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • At the time, Colorado had recorded 25 cases, including seven infants who were stillborn or died within months of birth from complications of the infection, and Herlihy said that the state could have more than 100 cases if nothing changed.
    Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This article was originally published by Glamour Spain.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In photos published by DeuxMoi, a smiling Jackman is seen holding his phone up toward Burnett, 91, while sitting beside her in the theater and the rest of the audience is looking towards them.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In the National Academies' most recent decadal survey released in 2022, a panel of researchers recommended NASA continue with the MSR program but stated the program's cost should not undermine other planetary science missions.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • He was released from prison in October 2019.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • González’s defeat marks the third consecutive time that the party of Rafael Correa, the country’s most influential president this century, failed to return to the presidency.
    Gonzalo Solano and Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • However, that deal got nixed because the Lakers failed Williams’ physical, creating an awkward situation.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Dale was hospitalized and declared brain dead the following day.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • In July 2024, a mistrial was declared.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • All these shows had small but devoted followings and when the cancellations were announced, audience frustration radiated out from social media.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Gave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20out. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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