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.

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After their fourth straight three-and-out, the Colts sent out their punt team. Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025 Here's what to know about the payments, including who is eligible, how much users could receive and when payments are being sent out. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025 Christmas has come early for the fashion influencer, 37, and her family, who are getting ready to send out their holiday cards. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025 Nonetheless, Trump on Monday said tariff dividends could be sent out next year, and revenue would still be used to pay down the federal deficit. Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for send out

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“Send out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send%20out. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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