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as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the search parties were sent in different directions and told to cry out if they discovered anything
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as in all
to a full extent or degree
when stretched out, the ribbon was just long enough
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
I really don't want to go to the party, and I've been searching for an out
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as in intent
fully committed to achieving a goal
he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around
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as in to eject
to drive or force out
before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter
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Recent Examples of out
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
There are many different opinions out there as to whether VAR was applied to the situation properly, but unfortunately for the United States, it can simply be used to determine whether a red card should be given out.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Stowers hit a one-out triple and came home to score on Conine’s RBI double one batter later.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Going back more than half a century, the out party (which is to say the one not in the White House) has gained an average of more than two dozen House seats in the midterm election.
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Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Paint and sip sessions are also widely available through local studios and translate easily from a friend outing into a date.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Adverb
The Best Cleaning Solutions For Streak-Free Glass There are a few different cleaning solutions out there that can help avoid streaks on glass.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
There are many different opinions out there as to whether VAR was applied to the situation properly, but unfortunately for the United States, it can simply be used to determine whether a red card should be given out.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
With two outs and one on in the 11th, Doval (3-1) intentionally walked Riley Greene, then issued consecutive walks to Hao-Yu Lee and Torkelson.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Stowers hit a one-out triple and came home to score on Conine’s RBI double one batter later.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Adjective
Although some did mention the in-migration into Denver has slowed while out-migration has picked up steam, suggesting demand to live in Denver has also cooled.
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Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Going back more than half a century, the out party (which is to say the one not in the White House) has gained an average of more than two dozen House seats in the midterm election.
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Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Verb
The film marks her first major movie role since 2019's Toy Story 4 — and her appearance at the sequel's recent London launch event was her first red carpet outing in nearly 11 years.
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Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Paint and sip sessions are also widely available through local studios and translate easily from a friend outing into a date.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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In other words, the employers most exposed are those planning fresh cap-subject filings for workers abroad or otherwise outside protected existing H-1B status.
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Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.
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Reading the names In May, when descendants and association members returned to the cemetery for the first time in two years, Rummel read aloud the names of the 56 confirmed dead.
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Monday, Kelly read aloud a letter written by a former club president, which was also stored in the capsule.
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The Panthers followed with back-to-back championships immediately after Gudas’ departure and show no signs of slowing down, even if injuries kept them out of the playoffs all together last season.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
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The guests’ request for an escape-room experience, while annoying, is much more understandable.
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This small city on Florida’s central Gulf Coast offers an escape everyone in the family will enjoy, from toddlers all the way up to the grandparents.
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The Federal Reserve may remain a special case Howe said the court appeared intent on preserving the Federal Reserve's independence.
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The chief intent officer would serve as the steward of organizational intent.
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The cinematic denoument revived some measure of hope in a reeling nation, where the official casualty count announced Saturday climbed to 2,954 dead and 16,592 injured, with thousands remaining missing.
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In addition, two people remain missing, bringing the total number of Kerr County deaths to 119.
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Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
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If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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