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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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Being out always kind of gives you that hunger to come back, especially with a team like ours where we're poised to do something special.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Members also receive pre-arrival upgrades, a daily continental breakfast for two, early check-in and late check-out (based on availability), and special rates.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
And Los Angeles and San Francisco joined Miami and New York on UBS Global Wealth Management’s most recent Real Estate Bubble Index as cities with some of the most out-of-control housing prices globally.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Audits released in December found that the city's aviation department lacked oversight of over 90% of their non-construction contracts, and outed a former Austin Energy employee for stealing nearly $1 million in public money by routing contracts to fictitious vendors.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
There are plenty of decent brands out there.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Being out always kind of gives you that hunger to come back, especially with a team like ours where we're poised to do something special.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Seahawks matched the Patriots with their own three-and-out.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Members also receive pre-arrival upgrades, a daily continental breakfast for two, early check-in and late check-out (based on availability), and special rates.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Then out-develop and out-coach everyone else to become a top Group of 6 destination.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
And Los Angeles and San Francisco joined Miami and New York on UBS Global Wealth Management’s most recent Real Estate Bubble Index as cities with some of the most out-of-control housing prices globally.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
In retaliation, Sir Jimmy outs Kelson as a phony with a fatal stab to the gut, though that’s not enough to save his own life.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Audits released in December found that the city's aviation department lacked oversight of over 90% of their non-construction contracts, and outed a former Austin Energy employee for stealing nearly $1 million in public money by routing contracts to fictitious vendors.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Campers are still left to cook their meals outside, but the van's lift-up tailgate provides plenty of overhead coverage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.—
Erin Clabough,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Northern Arizona offers cool weather with four season while southern cities offer warm year all long.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns are one of four SEC teams that had already played 11 conference games entering this week, and their key players have all played extensive minutes, especially since Texas has avoided the injury bug.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Visit the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory for a year-round indoor escape full of lush plants.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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But in their daring escape through the window, the crown of Empress Eugénie slipped from their grasp and was left battered on the pavement below.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But already some of her allies seem intent on shutting down any criticism.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Birk said the siblings, who will train in Switzerland together for a couple of weeks ahead of qualifiers, are intent on not worrying about factors beyond their control.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Roughly ten hours passed before Guthrie was reported missing, more than enough time to drive, say, to the border.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ring has ended its partnership with Flock, a tech surveillance company that works with police, days after Ring's Super Bowl ad boasting a feature to help find missing dogs sparked controversy.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Misinformation and conspiracy theories about the public health system also spread during the pandemic, and longtime anti-vaccine activist groups saw a swell in interest from the wider public.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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