as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of hand out
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi was ridiculed over a move to hand out binders of Epstein files to conservative influencers at the White House only for it to be later revealed that the documents included no new revelations.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
And maybe a small cash handout that helps a meager few.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Dan Da Dan Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia final season, Takopi’s Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 and The Summer Hikaru Died will vie for the marquee Anime of the Year prize, which will be handed out during a May 23 ceremony in Tokyo.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi was ridiculed over a move to hand out binders of Epstein files to conservative influencers at the White House only for it to be later revealed that the documents included no new revelations.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Again, not by giving a handout, but instead a big thank you for powering this economy for years on end.
—Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
And maybe a small cash handout that helps a meager few.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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The group was equally distributed across the political left and right.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first wave of Social Security payments for April is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The booklet was designed by a USPS art director, Ethel Kessler, and will be officially issued during the World Stamp Show’s opening ceremony on May 23, marking one of the earliest major USPS contributions to the semi-quincentennial commemorations.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are also deleted scenes and a trailer, and an accompanying booklet is stuffed with informative essays and interviews (including an analysis by the always astute film noir expert Travis Woods).—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its founder and one-man operator, Jack Kavanagh, is trusted for his unvarnished, unbiased presentation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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As Elder noted in his presentation, the forechecker who creates the original turnover often never touches the puck and therefore never gets any credit in a traditional box score.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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During one recent stop at the ArtPrize event, Zelenak said more than 3,000 acts of kindness were dispensed before the machine ran out.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your doctor may have listed off a ton of confusing medical terms, offered you a pamphlet and prescription, and encouraged you to reach out with questions (possibly via an online portal—another thing to figure out).—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the dawn of the 20th century, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion took hold of the Western imagination, codifying generations of stereotypes and canards about Jews controlling global events and packaging them in easy-to-read pamphlets.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Altman sought enormous contributions from the Emiratis.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That set a record for a candidate’s contribution in a state race at the time, but Whitman lost to Jerry Brown by nearly 13 percentage points.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The district spokesperson said Friday that as part of its contingency planning, LAUSD is preparing to provide take-home instructional materials and access to online learning, along with devices and internet connectivity where needed.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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There are also brand representatives that hand out brochures, posters and promotional materials on the show floor.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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