send out
phrasal verb
sent out; sending out; sends out
1
: to mail (something) to many different people or places
Have you sent out the invitations yet?
2
: to cause (a signal) to go out
The pilot sent out a distress signal.
3
: to cause (light, heat, etc.) to move outward from a source
The coals sent out a reddish glow.
4
: to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing
The plant began to send out its shoots.
Examples of send out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The app also sends out push alerts if there are any major announcements.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
After beating the Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday behind Kyle Harrison’s seven shutout innings, the Giants will send out Jordan Hicks (2-1) tonight for his eighth start this season, matching his career total prior to this season (all came with the 2022 Cardinals).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
The agency also says Tesla made safety updates after the recall fix was sent out, including an attempt to reduce crashes caused by hydroplaning and to reduce collisions in high speed turn lanes.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The iPhone maker has sent out alerts to people in over 150 countries since 2021 as spyware continues to target high-profile figures across the globe.
—Kate O'Flaherty, WIRED, 6 May 2024
Trees often send out new growth later in the spring.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
The request for mutual aid was not sent out again, despite the fact that SRT members were standing by, ready to head to UCLA, Stern said.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The Pelicans would need to send out more money than Ingram in that hypothetical deal, and Larry Nance Jr.’s $11.2 million expiring contract and a player at the minimum would make this a cap-compliant trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The alert was sent out through the Triton Alert Notification system.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
After beating the Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday behind Kyle Harrison’s seven shutout innings, the Giants will send out Jordan Hicks (2-1) tonight for his eighth start this season, matching his career total prior to this season (all came with the 2022 Cardinals).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
The agency also says Tesla made safety updates after the recall fix was sent out, including an attempt to reduce crashes caused by hydroplaning and to reduce collisions in high speed turn lanes.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The iPhone maker has sent out alerts to people in over 150 countries since 2021 as spyware continues to target high-profile figures across the globe.
—Kate O'Flaherty, WIRED, 6 May 2024
Trees often send out new growth later in the spring.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
The request for mutual aid was not sent out again, despite the fact that SRT members were standing by, ready to head to UCLA, Stern said.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The Pelicans would need to send out more money than Ingram in that hypothetical deal, and Larry Nance Jr.’s $11.2 million expiring contract and a player at the minimum would make this a cap-compliant trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The alert was sent out through the Triton Alert Notification system.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Send out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send%20out. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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