1
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
that's information that I'm not prepared to give out
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2
as in to cast
to throw or give off
this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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3
as in to die
to stop functioning
waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out
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Recent Examples of give out
On Saturday, Arnold ran a command center giving out immunoglobulin, or IG shots for eight babies who were exposed to measles at the same day care as Hal.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Free tickets to view the event will be given out beginning at noon July 26 outside the ballroom.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
While pineapple is safe to be handed out as a dog treat, the fruit is high in sugar, so it should only be given out in moderation and small amounts.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
On what will mark the convenience store chain's 98th birthday (its first store opened in Dallas in 1927) participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores will give out free small Slurpees on July 11.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Free tickets to view the event will be given out beginning at noon July 26 outside the ballroom.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
While pineapple is safe to be handed out as a dog treat, the fruit is high in sugar, so it should only be given out in moderation and small amounts.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
On what will mark the convenience store chain's 98th birthday (its first store opened in Dallas in 1927) participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores will give out free small Slurpees on July 11.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give out
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Regarding the scale, frequency, and even existence of spinoffs or sales, Kraft Heinz isn’t setting any deadlines or announcing a calendar.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Ridley Scott cast him in 2008’s Body of Lies opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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The teaser reintroduces 12 queens from eight different international versions of the show, from the United States (season 10's Yuhua Hamasaki returns) all the way to five cast members from the Filipino edition.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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In Gaza, though, no one knows precisely how many people have died, or what proportion were innocents; the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas, maintains that more than half were women and children.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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One person died in federal prison after being kept in restraints for more than two days.—
Joseph Shapiro,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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In 2022, Lenn Catley's heart began to fail because of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins from his liver that attacked his heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Edwards alleges in her lawsuit that Sono Bello’s medical staff failed to recognize and respond to early signs of trouble.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Thursday will be sunny and hot with a high near 94 and isolated showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Air quality alert The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an air quality alert in effect in the area until midnight Wednesday, July 23.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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With its punch of Isabella Summers’ swelling, swirling score and a flurry of sharp cuts, toggling between fantasy and reality, their final montage’s end note is surprisingly effective, radiating beyond the end credits.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pink Beach has notes of coconut, almond blossom and vanilla; Golden Hour delivers the scent of radiant sunflower, juicy pineapple and fresh coconut; and the Santal Bloom edition radiates notes of rose, jasmine and sandalwood.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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In the week since a driver crashed through a barrier and seriously injured two 22-year-olds, their families are left with questions and anger.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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When a disease comes crashing into one’s life at just the moment when true independence is being discovered, the natural resources to turn to are parental support and the safety of the childhood home.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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