GIVES OUT Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

gives out

verb

Definition of gives out next

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 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 Her organization gives out free copies of Douglass' books. —

Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 10 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 The cannabis dispensary gives out complimentary matches for … obvious reasons. —

Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025 Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants. —

Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025 The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right? —

PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025 Chandler Unified gives out air mattresses and bed sheets for families, as well as food, clothing, hygiene products and school supplies. —

Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives out

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If Salley had been patient, Craig would have one of his inevitable blowups, and Charley would have gotten the ick faster than Rodrigo logs onto Ticketmaster when Madonna announces a new tour.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
State Department announces charter flights Tuesday afternoon, the State Department announced charter flights from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

— Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026