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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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Trump shakes up national security team Mike Waltz is out as President Trump's national security adviser and is instead his new nominee for ambassador to the United Nations in a major shake-up of the national security team.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Of their 37 runs this season, 18 have come after there are two outs in an inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Nothing but tense possession from here on out folks.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Update: Clark is out Saturday due to a leg injury, the Fever announced before tip-off.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Trump shakes up national security team Mike Waltz is out as President Trump's national security adviser and is instead his new nominee for ambassador to the United Nations in a major shake-up of the national security team.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
The Phillies, leading 3-0, needed six more outs after Luzardo departed and proved something without two of their best relievers — José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering — available.
Barely.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Of their 37 runs this season, 18 have come after there are two outs in an inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The many out buildings include ’The Marsh House’, a working greenhouse and plenty of out buildings.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Nothing but tense possession from here on out folks.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
The sudden change reportedly outed multiple students who are transgender or have legal name changes.
—Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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They are seen strolling outside, playing on the floor, stretching alongside one another and hugging.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the agents marched outside, Cliatt followed them, asking for an explanation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and Alaska Air have all pulled their financial guidance for the year because of swirling uncertainty.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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There were four children: a girl and three boys – all about the same age as the Salarno sisters.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Ian Machado Garry faces Carlos Prates in the main event of UFC Kansas City, but UFC Atlanta is already pulling some attention away with the sheer star power attached.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the guy who was once the quietest in NKOTB interviews, now cheerfully chats away during media appearances.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, the Herons exited in the quarterfinals to a CF Monterrey squad that has decisively been the best in Concacaf competition over the last decade-and-a-half, and seem intent on showing it would not be supplanted easily.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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This year’s Amazins seem intent on having a more relaxing stroll into October.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The bodies of three girls who went missing last month have been found.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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News of Baek-jin taking tens of thousands of dollars out of the burner account spreads discord among Baek-jin’s ranks, who are only in it for the money.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Perkins spread the ball around, with seven different players recording a catch.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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