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as in outside
in or into the open air you really should get out more

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as in away
from this or that place people staggered out from the burning building gasping for breath

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out

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noun

as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable I really don't want to go to the party, and I've been searching for an out

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out

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adjective

out

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verb

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Recent Examples of out
Adverb
With Los Angeles losing market share and popular hubs like Atlanta and London booked far out in advance, such emerging regions as Saudi Arabia have an opportunity to become major players. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 Slapped by My Life is out this Friday, September 12, via Hyperdub. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Jeremiah Estrada struck out the side in the sixth inning around a one-out single. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025 Trevor Larnach was thrown out in the first inning at the plate for the third out, and in both the third and fourth, the Twins left the bases loaded. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Sign up through YouTube or YouTube TV and gain access to every out-of-market NFL game this season. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 Kellie Gerardi has had an out-of-this world week, but not because of her day job. Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the past year alone, Bennett was in Superman and was outed as the most popular guy at SNL, and Mooney directed A24’s Y2K and toured a new album of original music. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025 The experience led Schlep to devote himself to outing would-be groomers and child abusers. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • His history rushing over top guards gives Fangio options to get creative — perhaps even moving a defensive tackle outside on some plays.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The moment students explain a concept aloud, their level of understanding becomes clear.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The phone can also read it aloud if needed.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • But, like Turkey, Bahrain, Qatar and Israel have all acquired talent through naturalisation, in particular east African distance runners.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • This little case keeps rings, necklaces, and earrings neatly tucked away, so nothing gets tangled—or worse, left behind.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Consider booking a room at Hotel Atwater or the cliffside Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel for a truly memorable escape.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This ruthless cartel is intent on cashing in, permeating our communities with their poison, with no regard to human suffering.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help in locating a critically missing 11-year-old girl.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Like the other mishap, McRae kicked her foot, and her white shoe went missing.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • More interestingly, the staff begins to spread its wings when granted opportunities to report.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Blending ancient Vedic verses and Indian classical traditions with vibrant instrumentation and choral arrangements, Soul Ecstasy is part of Tandon’s mission of spreading joy through both economic and emotional empowerment.
    Billboard Staff, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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