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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
Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Now that all of the nominations are out, this morning there are some initially eupeptic and caffeinated would-be contenders who just didn’t get any love from voters at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Up three runs with two outs and a man on second in the sixth, manager Kevin Cash called on reliever Kevin Kelly, whose last two outings had cost the Rays games.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 May 2025
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $157,697.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Alexia Fernández, People.com, 27 June 2025
Game 6 was no different, with Siakam’s 16-point, 13-rebound, three-assist outing the kind of performance that might not have been appreciated if not for his rare appearance on the highlight reel.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Adverb
The first model out was half-naked, her body covered in silver glitter, save for a mixed-metal pom-pom skirt.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Now that all of the nominations are out, this morning there are some initially eupeptic and caffeinated would-be contenders who just didn’t get any love from voters at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Noun
Albies’ homer came with two outs and followed a walk, as well as a double off the right field wall from Drake Baldwin.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Up three runs with two outs and a man on second in the sixth, manager Kevin Cash called on reliever Kevin Kelly, whose last two outings had cost the Rays games.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Adjective
For in or out calls in tennis, the margin for error with Hawk-Eye reportedly is 5 percent relative to the ball’s diameter, or about 0.14 inches — in the same range as baseball’s median error.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 May 2025
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $157,697.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Verb
Bezos and de Becker's claims came in response to a story by The National Enquirer that shared personal text messages between Sánchez and Bezos, outing their relationship.
—Alexia Fernández, People.com, 27 June 2025
Game 6 was no different, with Siakam’s 16-point, 13-rebound, three-assist outing the kind of performance that might not have been appreciated if not for his rare appearance on the highlight reel.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Short haired dogs and dogs with white hair and pink skin are most at risk, so limit their sun exposure and apply a pet-friendly sunscreen on their nose and ears at least 30 minutes before going outside.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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And the versatile Hobbs can play outside or inside, but must clean up his missed tackle rate of 22.2%.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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If a question is deemed appropriate, the judge reads it aloud anonymously to the witness.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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The President read aloud some of the countries and their corresponding numbers, then handed the chart back to Lutnick.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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The right sofa isn’t all about size and proportions, but should take into consideration lifestyle needs as well.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Cho, Hong, and Yoo have all expressed serious interest in returning for a sequel.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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With the infield in to take away the bunt, the 24-year-old showed some veteran patience, fouled off two 99-plus-mph pitches, then laced a hard single up the middle to score the tying run.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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Trump walked away from it immediately after entering office.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Lake Placid’s renaissance has transformed it into Central Florida's most surprising small-town escape with an unhurried pace and a slice of Americana.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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For Carrington, born in 1917, art was an escape from her genteel, repressive British upbringing.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Would Pelle Larsson remain a feisty presence intent on challenging for a rotation role?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The body of the missing hiker, identified as Drew Hall of Visalia, Calif., was found below Sawtooth Peak in Sequoia National Park, according to a news release from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks published on Monday, July 14.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The same region of Texas Hill Country where a flash flood on July 4 killed more than 130 people was hit again with downpours a week later, forcing searchers to temporarily pause their efforts to find missing victims.—
Jeremy Porter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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The Relay fascia is debuting belatedly in the U.K., having already spread to many airports in Europe and the United States, with the latter market being served via LTR’s subsidiary, Paradies Lagardère.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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