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 handout
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
The further cuts that are included are politically motivated handouts that make the tax code more complicated, undoing much of the salutary simplification from the TCJA.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2025
Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
But his speech contained a warning, too, that any medicine that works so broadly and so well runs the risk of being handed out too often.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Contrary to common misconceptions, Medicaid is not a handout to the idle.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
The further cuts that are included are politically motivated handouts that make the tax code more complicated, undoing much of the salutary simplification from the TCJA.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2025
Noun
Vice President of Academic Affairs Susan Campos handed out the honors.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
But his speech contained a warning, too, that any medicine that works so broadly and so well runs the risk of being handed out too often.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
Verb
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Additional support in Smart Wing Tec distributes breast weight evenly, reducing pressure points.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Instead, the only surviving claim in this case concerns Meta's controversial torrenting of books to train Llama, which authors have so far successfully alleged may have violated copyright laws by distributing their works as part of the torrenting process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The Hôtel de Rougemont will supply you with a booklet outlining some two dozens hikes along ridges, around lakes, and through meadows and woods, including via ferrata climbing routes on Le Rubli.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Items within this booklet include a $40 mug and a $99 floral pillow, or furniture like the rattan Adelaide Console for $3,250 found in the Lamplight room.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The presentation also presented three exclusive collaborations, all crafted using the collection’s fabric and processes.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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There are dozens of other items that may intrigue, plus old photos that enhance the presentation.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Gi-hun’s Kill Count Plenty of players are content to dispense with societal decorum and start fully murdering each other in the Games — but not Gi-hun.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
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Now, Israel may be happy to dispense with its Patriots without acknowledgment.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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With newspapers censored, journalists and activists would gather there to share news by word of mouth or with pamphlets and poems.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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The first English-language pamphlet warning of fascism was written by another novelist, Ellen Wilkinson.—
David Renton
May 12,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2025
Noun
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Made with a titanium barrel, these curling irons heat the hair from within, ensuring minimal damage while providing a long-lasting hold.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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As of this writing, NASA has not provided any details on when and where the reports will be available again or if the new assessment will proceed.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Job candidates needed to submit their resumes to the city by Tuesday, according to the hiring brochure put out by the recruitment firm the city hired to conduct a national search.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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