GAVE OUT Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

gave out

verb

past tense of give out

as in announced

to make known openly or publicly that's information that I'm not prepared to give out

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as in cast

to throw or give off this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes

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as in died

to stop functioning waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out

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started (up)

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Recent Examples of gave out State financial disclosures show the state gave out more than $1 billion in tax breaks last fiscal year. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The foundation helped raise more than $200,000 to pay off school lunch debt for students, gave out turkeys to families during the holidays and provided resources to those impacted by gun violence. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 For example, Las Vegas law firm Shook & Stone recently held a community outreach event in which the firm gave out $10,000 in free gas at a local gas station. — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The transmission gave out halfway home, and the car finished the trip on a U-Haul trailer. — Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026 The question after the knee finally gave out was if that would be it. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The AMAs only gave out awards on the CBS/Paramount+ telecast to winners who were in the house to receive their trophies. — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 May 2026 Investigators reportedly said the 25-year-old man was working underneath a vehicle when the jacks holding up the vehicle gave out, killing him. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 May 2026 But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave out

Verb

The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of announced

Verb

The apartment vacancy rate and declining price in townhomes and condominiums have some people casting a wary eye on the health of the housing market.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Nolan recalled facing similar skepticism before The Dark Knight, particularly after the late Heath Ledger was cast as the Joker.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Definition of cast

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The research was published in JAMA and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.

— Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026

Definition of published

Verb

Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of released

Verb

This was the case for Morocco’s opener, where Casemiro had eyes on two players at once while his team-mates failed to cut out the pass ahead of him.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
The stutter-step approach by Bruno Guimãraes on the penalty kick failed anyway and the game remained scoreless into the first hydration break.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of failed

Verb

Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue declared Valderrama Murillo dead at the scene.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of declared

Verb

This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026