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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
that's information that I'm not prepared to give out
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as in casts
to throw or give off
this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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as in dies
to stop functioning
waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out
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Recent Examples of gives out
This warming center also gives out free warm clothes and supplies to help people in need stay as comfortable as possible.
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Julia Avant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
At the ticket window, the rink gives out a list of local businesses that includes Gabello Salon, Bumble Bear Coffee and, just off the square, Beach Hut Deli.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The cannabis dispensary gives out complimentary matches for … obvious reasons.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Chandler Unified gives out air mattresses and bed sheets for families, as well as food, clothing, hygiene products and school supplies.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Julia Avant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
At the ticket window, the rink gives out a list of local businesses that includes Gabello Salon, Bumble Bear Coffee and, just off the square, Beach Hut Deli.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The cannabis dispensary gives out complimentary matches for … obvious reasons.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Chandler Unified gives out air mattresses and bed sheets for families, as well as food, clothing, hygiene products and school supplies.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives out
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Magician Doug Henning announces plans to build Veda Land, a theme park based on magic, mysticism and transcendental meditation, in Osceola County.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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American Express announces the new platinum business card.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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With its family friction and its outsiders’ view of a fast-growing city in a young, postwar country, Shame and Money casts a piercing, sorrowful gaze at the ground-level effects of globalization.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now Riley, at age 80, casts for his last great whale.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, perennials with remaining greenery should have no problem regrowing in spring, as their foliage dies back for winter anyway.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The city publishes typed minutes for other public meetings.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kansas publishes salary information on the state’s transparency portal.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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While technically hosted in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, the energy of this massive global sporting event radiates throughout the entire Bay Area, making San Francisco the central hub for festivities, parties, and fan experiences.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Shift from Profit to Purpose While most companies are in the business of making money, history shows that greed as a business strategy often fails.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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And if all else fails, throw a boneless rib eye or skirt steak in the freezer until firm and use a sharp knife to slice it yourself.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Produced by Everything Everywhere All at Once‘s Daniel Kwan and Jonathan Wang, as well as Diane Becker, Shane Boris (Fire of Love), and Ted Tremper, the film will next play at SXSW before Focus Features releases it theatrically on March 27th.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the monthly jobs reports, the BLS also releases an array of economic reports, including the consumer price index that covers inflation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the flight the plane encounters a vicious storm, tears apart and crashes.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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But boundless entitlement and a gift for micromanagement can’t save him when their plane crashes in the Gulf of Thailand.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gives out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20out. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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