GIVES OUT Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

gives out

verb

present tense third-person singular of give out

as in announces

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

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as in casts

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

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as in dies

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

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starts (up)

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Recent Examples of gives out Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 When the air conditioner stops cooling or the water heater gives out, the repair itself is only part of the problem. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Today, John Moffitt is running a growing, successful business, raising a young daughter, savoring the good days when things run smoothly, working through the days when the wireless gives out, or ingredients run out before the customers do. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Leader for Shoes for Souls, a nonprofit that gives out shoes to people in need. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Haywood, of course, adds that Cinemark gives out extra popcorn to guests buying certain buckets to ensure that no one leaves the theater on an empty stomach. — Matt Minton, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Or the players will grab a plate in each hand and pinch them until their grip gives out. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Kate Middleton attended this year’s Championships last week and usually gives out trophy’s on finals weekend in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The roaring bassline slithers beneath a wavering flute note before the floor gives out, and the song begins its fast and furious descent. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026

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Continue reading … DECISION DAY — Judge announces order on Lindsay Clancy's motion for not guilty finding, weeks after mistrial.

— , FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Throughout the episode, Luke texts Joy words of encouragement and romantically announces that a plate of vegetables at a restaurant reminded him of her.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of announces

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The intense lunar spotlight casts significant glare across the cluster, heavily washing out its faint blue reflection nebulosity.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of casts

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The job is largely a ceremonial post, but if the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would be elevated to take over.

— Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
When Latif’s wife dies, he’s immediately forced to tamp down on the instincts that have provided for his family and wade unsteady into a world of bottles, transport, and dinner time.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dies

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Although the Florida Division of Elections publishes data that include only active voters on their site, the Herald included active and inactive voters in all calculations and graphics, since inactive voters are still eligible to cast ballots.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of publishes

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Or, for that matter, whether the grandfather of the Reality-Vigilante-TV Industrial Complex ever felt the level of fear and self-loathing that radiates off Pattinson’s human-flop-sweat of a portrayal.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
Keep in mind that heat still radiates from the bulb, so the lamp should sit on a stable surface away from paper, fabric or anything else that could scorch.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiates

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Closer is coming off a buzzy Venice premiere for Alex Gibney’s Musk, which is rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and releases theatrically through Bleecker Street on October 9.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Founded in 2000, KimStim releases international, documentary and repertory titles in North America across theatrical, educational, digital and home-video platforms.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

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