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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
that's information that I'm not prepared to give out
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2
as in radiated
to throw or give off
this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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as in stalled
to stop functioning
waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out
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Recent Examples of given out
Miley Cyrus, hot off the heels of last week’s Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, will receive the Innovator Award, given out to an artist with global musical and cultural impact.
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Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
They were given out to TSA workers, airport staff and even some lucky passengers.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
At the end of Season 3, the last chef standing will receive $100,000, the largest prize given out by the show so far.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
No Academy Award, last night or ever, has been given out to reward a film's locations and the scouts who find them.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Usually, 300 spots are given out for each.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
AmPav also offers a premium VIP membership for $995 ($1,195 if purchased during the festival), which gives attendees all of the standard benefits plus priority seating, complimentary coffee and croissants, and 10 single use day passes that can be given out to guests and clients.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The no-trade clauses given out to several Blues players have hurt the team.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Missing out on Sunday night’s Actor Award also is significant in that the trophy is given out by SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents Chalamet’s fellow actors in Hollywood.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
They were given out to TSA workers, airport staff and even some lucky passengers.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
At the end of Season 3, the last chef standing will receive $100,000, the largest prize given out by the show so far.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
No Academy Award, last night or ever, has been given out to reward a film's locations and the scouts who find them.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Usually, 300 spots are given out for each.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
AmPav also offers a premium VIP membership for $995 ($1,195 if purchased during the festival), which gives attendees all of the standard benefits plus priority seating, complimentary coffee and croissants, and 10 single use day passes that can be given out to guests and clients.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The no-trade clauses given out to several Blues players have hurt the team.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Missing out on Sunday night’s Actor Award also is significant in that the trophy is given out by SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents Chalamet’s fellow actors in Hollywood.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given out
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Union leaders said negotiations have stalled for months, and are accusing BP of rejecting their proposals on jobs, pay, and safety.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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A couple of weeks later, Meta removed a Facebook page that published ICE sightings in Chicago.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to a Washington Post investigation published last week, Orbán’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, regularly calls his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to keep the Russians informed following European Union meetings, and sometimes to ask for favors.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of a total of 1,384 ballots cast with 100% of precincts reporting, 926 voted in favor of the referendum and 458 voted against.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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James MacEgan, 72, died from his injuries.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, FIU President Jeanette Nuñez and a few dozen others observed a moment of silence in honor of those who died.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Stacy Jennings posted 2 hits, 2 RBIs and a walk while also dominating in the circle, allowing three hits and zero earned runs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rock posted the videos to X on Saturday afternoon.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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