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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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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
Since 1989, the foundation has given out more than $18 million to families and individuals in crisis.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
By 2024, 10 million rounds of Botox (or other wrinkle relaxants) were given out, along with 8 million filler treatments.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Three hundred eighty-eight bachelor’s degrees and three hundred thirty-two were given out to students during the commencement ceremony for McDaniel College’s Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
For only the second time in Survivor history, the show introduced a $2 million prize for the winner of the historic season — doubling the traditional $1 million that's been given out for 48 of the last 49 seasons.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
There is no limit to the number of A-'s or other grades that can be given out.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
She most recently was nominated for an Oscar for her work on Hamnet, marking the first time the award was given out.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The organization has given out some 4,000 grants to 485 nonprofit organizations, while, in the same time period, the entire state of Ohio has gotten just $48 million from the National Endowment for the Arts, notes the paper.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Companies have given out raises based on performance for years, but studies from earlier this year suggested this trend was shifting.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
By 2024, 10 million rounds of Botox (or other wrinkle relaxants) were given out, along with 8 million filler treatments.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Three hundred eighty-eight bachelor’s degrees and three hundred thirty-two were given out to students during the commencement ceremony for McDaniel College’s Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
For only the second time in Survivor history, the show introduced a $2 million prize for the winner of the historic season — doubling the traditional $1 million that's been given out for 48 of the last 49 seasons.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
There is no limit to the number of A-'s or other grades that can be given out.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
She most recently was nominated for an Oscar for her work on Hamnet, marking the first time the award was given out.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The organization has given out some 4,000 grants to 485 nonprofit organizations, while, in the same time period, the entire state of Ohio has gotten just $48 million from the National Endowment for the Arts, notes the paper.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Companies have given out raises based on performance for years, but studies from earlier this year suggested this trend was shifting.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given out
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Despite support from vendor advocates and organizers, the proposal ultimately stalled and has never been approved by City Council, though the Street Vendor Association and other advocates are still pushing for its passage.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Spurs’ go-to backup guard was awesome in the final two games against the Thunder, and only his injury in Game 1 briefly stalled out what has been a rocket ship to stardom in the closing stretch of the season.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Miami is $2,590, the sixth-highest of the 100 cities surveyed in the report published by rental marketplace site Zumper this week.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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In an interview published May 21, Elle magazine asked Hathaway if her video was intended as a pointed denial of the rumor that she's had a face-lift.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Harris plays with the memory of her mom, Suzie Brawner, who died two years ago.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Mbogo Macharia, the lawyer representing the families of the 16 girls who died in the fire, called for a thorough investigation within 21 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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On Election Day on May 26, as results were coming in, Burrows posted to social media congratulating Paxton on his win — 30 minutes before the Associated Press called the race for Paxton.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Zelensky also posted footage showing explosions and several fires at one Russian facility and a huge plume of thick, black smoke rising behind a high-rise building.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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