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 hand out
Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Acorns is handing out cold, hard cash.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
And maybe a small cash handout that helps a meager few.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Rehabilitation programs are not prizes handed out based on moral judgment.
—Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Acorns is handing out cold, hard cash.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Again, not by giving a handout, but instead a big thank you for powering this economy for years on end.
—Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
And maybe a small cash handout that helps a meager few.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the age of artificial intelligence, the blue book — sheets of lined paper stapled in a blue booklet — seems an ancient relic.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of publications, signs, plaques, and booklets were identified, including those referencing how light pollution affects sea turtles, booklets on emancipation and the cause of the Civil War, and the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Dorian in 2019.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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While Neural Concept and Tata Consultancy Services offered computer presentations, Tensor’s peek into the automotive future was displayed off-site with several other AI-using and varying autonomous level cars and trucks.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The preparation sink was unable to dispense hot water.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among the news articles and pamphlets was a flier with a photo of Stephen Miller's face circled in red with a line through it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds more signs, books and pamphlets have been flagged for review.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Residents also have exclusive access to the Lakeside Lounge, which sits near Lake LBJ, according to a brochure of the property.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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My mom’s team had at least given me a heftier brochure featuring tasteful photographs of lilacs; this one was literally stapled together, with cartoonish drawings like the ones on airplane safety cards that show your aircraft making a pleasant water landing.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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