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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
Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
The jury is still out as to whether the moves are a pressure play ahead of upcoming U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, or whether the U.S., Israel and Iran are truly on the verge of conflict.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Strikeouts are a single lens in viewing the substantive changes over the last 100-plus years in how pitchers are utilized, record outs and withstand the burden.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $129,842.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 6 June 2025
In particular, futuristic wheelchair basketball outing Drag X Drive feels like the new-gen console's answer to ARMS, being a game designed around showing off the underlying tech.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Is there such a thing as fanfiction writer groups out there?
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
The jury is still out as to whether the moves are a pressure play ahead of upcoming U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, or whether the U.S., Israel and Iran are truly on the verge of conflict.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Noun
With two outs and none on, Michael Torres singled and scored on Jake Ogden’s double.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Strikeouts are a single lens in viewing the substantive changes over the last 100-plus years in how pitchers are utilized, record outs and withstand the burden.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Adjective
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $129,842.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
In November 2024, Khalid was outed by an ex-boyfriend.
—Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 6 June 2025
In particular, futuristic wheelchair basketball outing Drag X Drive feels like the new-gen console's answer to ARMS, being a game designed around showing off the underlying tech.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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On Friday, May 30, the jury heard from witness Talita Maia through a transcript read aloud by court staff.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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The secrets were so sacred they could not be uttered aloud inside the village.—
Derrick Bryson Taylor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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These actions all slow the growth of retirement savings as people need more liquidity.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And Trump accounts are all about setting up the next generation for success.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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It’s not tucked away in a hidden speakeasy in Wynwood.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The final shot of Prey seemed to tease a big battle between the Comanches and the Predators, but perhaps those ships had merely arrived to spirit Naru (and her souvenir pistol) away.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Authorities said the woman knew of Massey's escape plans in advance, communicated with him after his escape, and misled authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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She was arrested after allegedly helping Massey after his escape, Louisiana State Police said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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David Becker | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese companies are so intent on global expansion that even the biggest stock offering to date on Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR board counts the U.S. as one of its biggest markets, on par with China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Animals displaying human behaviors are often the stuff of fables, intent on communicating moral lessons.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Crews were bringing in search dogs Thursday afternoon to help find missing people, Arrington said.—
LEKAN OYEKANMI,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Athletes and coaches often get unfairly scrutinized for missing games due to being there for their family.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Others will spread into a shrub-like habit unless pruned.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Wen: Salmonella most often spreads to people through contaminated food.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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