1
as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
that's information that I'm not prepared to give out
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2
as in casts
to throw or give off
this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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3
as in dies
to stop functioning
waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out
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Recent Examples of gives out
That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives out
Verb
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Gabby perkily announces, sounding like a motivational coach at a weight-loss seminar.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Every Sunday, the chain announces a new collection of cookie flavors, which are only sold for one week.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Chappell’s team casts local drag performers on each tour stop to serve as opening acts for her show.—
Cherry Jaymes,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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Akiva Schaffer, 85 minutes Liam Neeson completely commits to the bit in this wonderful reboot, a movie that casts the action star as the kid of Leslie Nielsen’s infamous Frank Drebin.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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With all four episodes now streaming, read on as Entertainment Weekly breaks down the ending, including who lives and who dies.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The project co-publishes with more than 100 media outlets in dozens of languages.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Joy radiates in the room, and a dog-eat-dog environment where people cut each other off is replaced by open collaboration.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Palais des Festivals still radiates glamour, the Croisette is perfect for a stroll, and the beach clubs invite long, golden afternoons with rosé and Riviera breeze.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When crop acreage fails to turn a profit year after year, farmers may be incentivized to sell the land.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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On his lot, Rogen’s bumbling exec Matt Remick typically fails to compromise, as a creature of and a victim to the system he’s been charged with minding.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The government on Friday releases more comprehensive figures on consumer spending in August, which includes purchases of services, as part of its monthly Personal Consumption Expenditures report.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Expect to hear more information in the near future when Dallas releases another injury report.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the rugged landscape where the North American continent crashes head-long into the Pacific Ocean is in a near-constant state of natural upheaval and calamity.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Bob’s behavior, One Battle After Another argues, is also entirely justified because of the terrifying brutality of the world—a reality that crashes into Bob’s hazy reverie to create an electrifying, thoughtful blockbuster.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Gives out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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