How to Use give out in a Sentence

give out

verb
  • Hire a host; tell a few jokes; sing the songs; give out the awards.
    Vulture, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Well, what about the guys who give out the Nobel Prize?
    Namwali Serpell, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2022
  • But then Tess still wants to kind of come in and give out the advice.
    Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
  • That judge then gives out the best in show and reserve best in show.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Soon, the 48-year-old’s lungs, kidneys and heart would give out.
    Melanie Evans, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Branch and his 15-year-old son give out 50 meals a day, five days a week.
    Mireya Villarreal, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2020
  • But with Linares, who knows when his chin will give out?
    Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 29 May 2021
  • Last season, Leonard’s right knee gave out right at the turn of April.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The grocery store doesn't give out bags, so be sure to bring your own.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Made with love So far, Brown says, the group has given out 160 mats.
    Leslie Barker, Dallas News, 26 Feb. 2020
  • Keira Brady leapt for a spike, the ball hit the hardwood, and head coach CJ Suarez felt his legs give out.
    Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2022
  • When is the best time to buy candy to give out to trick-or-treaters this Halloween?
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Raises have been given out each of the last four years.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
  • His silliness was the first thing to go once his heart started to give out.
    Marisa Silver, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The Chamber gave out two of each kind of the main awards- one for Crosby and one for Huffman.
    Elliott Lapin, Houston Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2020
  • Like the previous years, the couple will be on hand to give out awards.
    Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2020
  • The judges have not yet given out their Group Golden Buzzer.
    Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Some even give out the type of foil blankets used after a marathon, Rigie said.
    Emma Court, Bloomberg.com, 13 Nov. 2020
  • No, the stock market doesn’t just give out 8.2% yields for nothing.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The original bread slicer gave out around the time Tosdevin took over.
    oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • One lumen is equal to the amount of light given out by a candle in a square foot area.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • No jokes until the adorable Shelley Winters comes on to give out the first award.
    Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Sharonda played with a doll and also helped with giving out food to the needy.
    Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2020
  • On the same show, Mel B gave out her second Golden Buzzer of the season.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 June 2025
  • One of the middle school’s buses returned to pick up and give out 20 more meals.
    al, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Sometimes, a house will give out more than 1,000 pieces of candy and still run out.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Friday is the last day Kohl's will give out $15 Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent.
    Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Your wedding wardrobe needs a perfect pair of shoes — ones that won't give out on you.
    Melissa Epifano, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2021
  • Free tickets to view the event will be given out beginning at noon July 26 outside the ballroom.
    Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • While pineapple is safe to be handed out as a dog treat, the fruit is high in sugar, so it should only be given out in moderation and small amounts.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025

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