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
MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards The 2025 Tonys will be handed out in a ceremony airing on CBS at 8/7c.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 June 2025
Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In a bill brimming with handouts for the wealthy, ultra-rich voucher supporters could net billions of dollars every year under ECCA.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Trump has already handed out approvals and extensions for multiple LNG projects, including Golden Pass, Delfin, and Commonwealth LNG.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards The 2025 Tonys will be handed out in a ceremony airing on CBS at 8/7c.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 June 2025
Noun
That includes rulebooks, spell cards, handouts and more.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In a bill brimming with handouts for the wealthy, ultra-rich voucher supporters could net billions of dollars every year under ECCA.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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Today, Last Rhino distributes across Virginia, D.C., Maryland, and a bit of West Virginia, with plans to expand into North Carolina next.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The New Neighbor City Services Guide will be distributed to new residents and those relocating within the city via a postcard with a link to access the digital guide.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Labeled by variety and accompanied by a booklet with background information and maintenance tips, the seeds are accessible at all times during library hours.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The instruction booklet also comes with eight design ideas.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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But the true 11 o’clock number of the evening was the presentation of the highly anticipated Best Actress in a Musical category.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Another way was dispensing care at the mobile clinics that P.H.R.I. operated in the occupied territories.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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As part of the REMS program, mifepristone is subject to a few restrictions: People who prescribe the pills must be certified health care providers, and pharmacies must obtain certifications to dispense the medication.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Another link previously went to a three-page PDF pamphlet of USA Gymnastics guidelines for transgender and non-binary athletes, as seen in a Wayback Machine archive.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Nearly a decade after the Iowa events, a pamphlet translation made front-page news in the Denver Register, a Catholic newspaper, and then in Time.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Companies must also foster a culture that prioritizes adaptability, encourages continuous learning, and values employee contributions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Senior third baseman Holly Smith provided some stellar defense in the third inning, charging a grounder on the line, scooping the ball up and flipping it to Sujack out of her glove all in one motion for the third out on a force play at the plate.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The exhibition takes its title from a slogan found on brochures, maps, and souvenirs from the Dickeyville Grotto.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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See, what’s not on the Niagara Falls/Buffalo brochure is that Buffalo’s got a whole lotta soul.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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