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 gave out If the Big 12 gave out scholarships for pillow-fighting, CU would be preseason favorites. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025 But the Cowboys, who gave out big extensions to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, couldn't come to terms with him on a new deal, which led to Jones receiving plenty of criticism. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 The judge even gave out her clerk’s cellphone number so the parties could reach out if any issues come up over the weekend. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 16 Aug. 2025 That event gave out awards for Excellence in Film, Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment, Excellence in Directing, Excellence in Comedy, Excellence in Television, and British Artist of the Year. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025 Her mobility gave out, but her mind was always there. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Sanders emphasized statistics, gave out fact sheets, and even told stories of signing death certificates of children in traffic accidents. Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave out
Verb
  • The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said.
    AFP, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As his name was announced, the emotion from his family and friends spilled across the camera.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nationwide, over 30% of votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election through mail-in ballots, according to the United States Election Assistance Commission.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Then, in June, Lyles cast the tiebreaking vote deciding not to study ways to improve working conditions for airport employees.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • North’s longtime wife, Betsy, died late last November, soon after their 56th wedding anniversary.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • A student who authorities say opened fire at his Colorado high school, wounding two classmates and then turning the gun on himself, has died, according to the local sheriff's office.
    Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The study led by Phillips that published last year found that the vaccine reduced signs of chlamydia during a koala's breeding age and decreased death from the disease by 64%.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.
    Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Although his shoes contained 10 ounces of highly explosive material, his attempt to light the fuse failed because of foot perspiration.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Israel declared Gaza's largest city a combat zone on August 29 and has since urged residents to leave.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The incursion comes as the United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Manabe’s model offered a way to test the greenhouse effect — the century-old idea that certain gases trap heat that would otherwise be radiated from Earth back to space.
    Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The artistry hinged on soft black liner framing the eyes, a pop of copper shimmer on the lids, and skin that radiated health.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Gave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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