given out

past participle of give out
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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 Since, 2022, the clinic has served more than 10,000 patient visits and given out more than 3 million pounds of food, according to hospital officials. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 Scott Wagers, a recipient of 10 Little Caesars pizzas that were given out on behalf of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a local charity that feeds the homeless, recalled being shocked that the athlete showed up to deliver the food himself. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Many more awards were given out to cookbook authors, video producers, podcasters and other journalists. General Manager, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 They are usually given out by the king or a senior royal acting in his place, increasingly at Windsor Castle where Charles largely resides. ABC News, 12 June 2026 Hats were given out, and by the time the dessert came, complete with cocktail napkins with the Chanel logo embroidered in Knicks colors, the dinner had turned into a full-on watch party. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 The first awards were given out at the preshow, hosted by Laura Benanti and Titus Burgess, and aired on Pluto TV. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2026 Other gifts and awards totaling more than $35,000 have also been given out in Dominic's honor. Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Celebrini is not a finalist for the Hart Trophy, which is voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and will be given out this month. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given out
Verb
  • After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.
    Mary Ramsey Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Monday, a tractor-trailer pulling a load of Acme bricks stalled on the tracks at a railroad crossing on West Sullenberger Avenue, Malvern Fire Chief Chris Brewster said Tuesday.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2026
  • Ahead, Hale recounts how a project that ran out of money, stalled in production, and seemed destined to fail ultimately found a way forward through risk, sacrifice, and the extraordinary loyalty of one friend.
    DJ Hale, IndieWire, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
  • Jake revealed in an essay about his parents, which was published on Substack in April, that Romy informed him of their deaths.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
    Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The extent of any aid package will have to match the emerging picture of how many have died, how many remain trapped under the rubble and how many Venezuelans will struggle yet further for food.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The family of Binh Pham, one of the crash victims who later died at University Hospital in Columbia, has hired Wendt Law Firm.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij posted about the loss on social media on Saturday and Gakpo has been given time off to spend with family who are staying near the team base in Kansas City as the Netherlands compete in the World Cup.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Photos of Haaland on the tarmac posted to social media were riddled with homophobia and comments questioning the striker’s masculinity.
    Teddy Brown, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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“Given out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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