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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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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
Kunlathida Petchuen/Getty Images The cost of replacing a furnace or central air conditioning system has climbed steadily over the past few years, leaving many homeowners caught off guard when their aging equipment finally gives out.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But just as Marsali is telling Fergus that Henri-Christian is safe and Germain makes it to the ground, the roof of the building gives out, and Fergus falls into the house full of flames.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Morehouse gives out $10 million in endowed scholarships every year, plus another $3 million to close the funding gap for students who have exhausted all other options.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But a cap on student loans wouldn’t have the same unintended consequences because the federal government gives out those loans.
—Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Our battery test involves cranking the screen's brightness to the maximum and streaming video over Wi-Fi until the battery gives out.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The food pantry gives out around 100,000 pounds of food every month.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The organization of over 5,500 VFX professionals also gives out awards for excellent work in environments, character design, and effect simulations in television, commercials, and other media projects.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
At the ticket window, the rink gives out a list of local businesses that includes Gabello Salon, Bumble Bear Coffee and, just off the square, Beach Hut Deli.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But just as Marsali is telling Fergus that Henri-Christian is safe and Germain makes it to the ground, the roof of the building gives out, and Fergus falls into the house full of flames.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Morehouse gives out $10 million in endowed scholarships every year, plus another $3 million to close the funding gap for students who have exhausted all other options.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But a cap on student loans wouldn’t have the same unintended consequences because the federal government gives out those loans.
—Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Our battery test involves cranking the screen's brightness to the maximum and streaming video over Wi-Fi until the battery gives out.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The food pantry gives out around 100,000 pounds of food every month.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The organization of over 5,500 VFX professionals also gives out awards for excellent work in environments, character design, and effect simulations in television, commercials, and other media projects.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
At the ticket window, the rink gives out a list of local businesses that includes Gabello Salon, Bumble Bear Coffee and, just off the square, Beach Hut Deli.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives out
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The World Health Organization announces the first recovery of a patient confirmed to have been infected with Ebola during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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April 2016 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission announces federal fraud charges against Paxton, stemming from the Servergy investigation.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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The pair is forced to live in their pool house while renting out their house, and the tension only increases when Moon’s lover and TV husband dies and her TV son (Stevie’s crush) arrives for the funeral.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The show lives and dies on these brothers, their relationship with each other, and, of course, their indomitable Auntie Lucky, played to perfection by Poorna Jagannathan.—
Michelle Nader,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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An abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization, ISO certification is granted by an independent, non-governmental international body that develops and publishes industrial, technical and commercial standards.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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If every member publishes its own Disabling Clause tariff rates in advance, the consequences of rule-breaking become transparent and unavoidable.—
Inu Manak,
Time,
27 May 2026
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The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Mineral Milk feels like cozying up with a blanket on a cold beach day, with lavender, sea salt, and an amber accord that radiates warmth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The project honors Monroe, but sees her, first and almost exclusively, as a victim, one who Eddie Redmayne’s gentle production assistant tries and fails to save.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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If, however, the discount fails to attract more customers, the retailer stands to lose money.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Chip manufacturers are conservative about increasing production since they may be left holding the bill if demand crashes in the future.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Fatal bicycle crashes in recent years have heightened concerns among bike safety advocates about the need for improved bicycle safety infrastructure in the south and southwest suburban region.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Gives out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20out. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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