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as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the search parties were sent in different directions and told to cry out if they discovered anything
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as in all
to a full extent or degree
when stretched out, the ribbon was just long enough
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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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as in intent
fully committed to achieving a goal
he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around
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as in to eject
to drive or force out
before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter
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Recent Examples of out
Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s not a single Vivaia shoe out there that doesn’t have your feet’s best interests in mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
After the fumble return, Dallas held Buffalo to a three-and-out.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The Merv actress, 45, and the Property Brothers host, 47, teamed up with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to bring their out-of-the-box holiday decor vision to life.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Dunbar cited research on social networks that suggests people in interconnected friend groups are more likely to be generous to one another, possibly out of fear of being outed as miserly to an entire group.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
But the nature of being out in nature poses a challenge, especially to companies that haven’t yet conquered the long-range battery.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s not a single Vivaia shoe out there that doesn’t have your feet’s best interests in mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
The instructions on the packaging don’t indicate that this is an overnight product, but the styling method that works best for my hair is a twist-out that’s had a few hours to air-dry, so using the product overnight was the easiest route.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
After the fumble return, Dallas held Buffalo to a three-and-out.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Mater Dei goalie Sienna Sorensen (USC) made nine saves to out-duel former Monarchs keeper Sunny Brown (Indiana), who had seven.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The Merv actress, 45, and the Property Brothers host, 47, teamed up with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to bring their out-of-the-box holiday decor vision to life.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material that’ll keep you comfortable amid any kind of outing this winter.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Dunbar cited research on social networks that suggests people in interconnected friend groups are more likely to be generous to one another, possibly out of fear of being outed as miserly to an entire group.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Once inside the arena, footage captured a less impressive group of demonstrators coordinating the wave with signs and sitting in stadium seats, seemingly warming up from the bitter conditions outside.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Including hearty soups and stews, comforting baked goods, and steaming drinks, these snow-day recipes are perfect for warming up your home (and your belly) when the world outside is frozen solid.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Trevor wonders aloud who replaced him in the role.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now imagine a pair of glasses that can read text aloud, identify people nearby and warn the wearer about nearby obstacles, all while keeping their hands free .—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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China has set a new benchmark in extreme magnet science after researchers built the strongest all-superconducting user magnet ever.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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We’re all slightly dizzied by this dopamine of social-media traction and losing sight of the effects of it.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The second half was a different story, as the Bears defense cooled off Love, and Williams and the offense chipped away at the deficit.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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As a bonus, organizing your career change process while things are still good might transform this transition from being a desperate escape into a move from one enjoyable thing to the next.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, O’Leary is intent on branding himself a champion of capitalism.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The members of NewJeans had originally seemed intent on appealing the decision before ultimately deciding to open up talks of a return with Ador.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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News images from the scene showed the car nose-down on the track, with extensive front-end damage including a missing wheel.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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But there were also key missing pieces, one of which was climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Families who never qualified say their costs are rising, too, as insurers spread the increases across the entire market.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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