given out

past participle of give out
1
2
3
as in stalled
to stop functioning waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of given out Prendergast reached her second fifty of this World Cup off 36 balls and was given out on 56 but overturned that on review. ABC News, 27 June 2026 Since, 2022, the clinic has served more than 10,000 patient visits and given out more than 3 million pounds of food, according to hospital officials. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 Scott Wagers, a recipient of 10 Little Caesars pizzas that were given out on behalf of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a local charity that feeds the homeless, recalled being shocked that the athlete showed up to deliver the food himself. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Many more awards were given out to cookbook authors, video producers, podcasters and other journalists. General Manager, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Hats were given out, and by the time the dessert came, complete with cocktail napkins with the Chanel logo embroidered in Knicks colors, the dinner had turned into a full-on watch party. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 The first awards were given out at the preshow, hosted by Laura Benanti and Titus Burgess, and aired on Pluto TV. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2026 Other gifts and awards totaling more than $35,000 have also been given out in Dominic's honor. Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Celebrini is not a finalist for the Hart Trophy, which is voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and will be given out this month. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given out
Verb
  • After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.
    Mary Ramsey Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • In the immediate aftermath, the Pentagon's annual must-pass defense policy bill was stalled.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Progress was stalled by World War I and Wanamaker's death in 1922.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Amid news of the investigation, TMZ published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Paul was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
    Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural ​regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.
    Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The extent of any aid package will have to match the emerging picture of how many have died, how many remain trapped under the rubble and how many Venezuelans will struggle yet further for food.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The family of Binh Pham, one of the crash victims who later died at University Hospital in Columbia, has hired Wendt Law Firm.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • They were filled with protesters — including outraged members of a teachers’ union and relatives of kidnapping victims — as well as fans skeptical of a team that, four years earlier, posted its worst World Cup performance since 1978.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In response to the dispute, Local 150 has posted an inflatable Scabby the Rat in front of City Hall for months now.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Given out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster