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 The deadline to donate items to be given out at D300 Food Pantry’s back-to-school event is Friday, July 17. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 One of the more interesting rooms, though, will be home to the Creative Outlet, a place where gently used art supplies can be donated or given out to artists. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 There are many different opinions out there as to whether VAR was applied to the situation properly, but unfortunately for the United States, it can simply be used to determine whether a red card should be given out. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 In 2015, Franklin earned a Best Chef James Beard Award, the first given out specifically for work in barbecue. Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Prendergast reached her second fifty of this World Cup off 36 balls and was given out on 56 but overturned that on review. ABC News, 27 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given out
Verb
  • In a statement released Friday, the NFL stated that an investigation concluded that Gold provided confidential information about the Cardinals’ 2026 NFL draft selections before they were publicly announced.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The death comes a day after the Pentagon announced the fatalities of two service members in Jordan.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
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
Verb
  • But crossings had stalled again in recent days since strikes resumed.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Those talks have stalled as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified.
    Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Deep overhanging eaves cast long shadows across geometric leadlight windows, while thick bands of locally quarried sandstone wrap the base – Griffin’s signature, written not in ink but in stone.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Crutchfield said Midland covers a large geographic portion of the county but has no early voting location, requiring many residents to drive to Concord or the Cabarrus Arena to cast ballots before Election Day.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • The military said that the two service members who were killed died while defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack.
    Gordon Lubold, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Berry died in 2004 following years of health issues stemming from the car accident.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • End Wokeness posted a similar critique, arguing the footage conflicted with Hostin's previous public comments about equal treatment under the law.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Even the White House posted a video featuring Cunningham’s gesture.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • In a blistering statement released after Wednesday’s vote, the mayor’s office blasted the commission and longtime Chair Robb Pitts, who recently lost his reelection bid to former Commissioner Mo Ivory.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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