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 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 In the academic world, few things signal success like receiving one of the approximately 11,000 grants the NSF gives out to researchers each year. — Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 The foundation gives out grants to artists — hopefully just giving artists money. — Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 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. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives out

Verb

Unlike liquid liner that announces exactly where the line begins and ends, kohl and kajal create dimension that feels more diffused.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
An Emily Henry novel announces warmth, wit, emotional accessibility, and optimism through bright palettes, graphic illustration, and playful typography.

— Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of announces

Verb

The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie went on trial again Wednesday, this time in a federal case that casts the stabbing on a lecture stage as an act of terrorism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
While released without formal charges, the ongoing investigation casts a shadow.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of casts

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When one joint account holder dies, the surviving owner typically gains full access to the funds, though the specific rules vary by institution and jurisdiction, the CFPB explains.

— Ashley Lynch July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Fourth person dies from Legionnaires' disease cluster As of July 20, NYC's Health Department reported 76 cases in total from the community outbreak.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of dies

Verb

If your business publishes infringing content, your business owns the mistake.

— Brian Taylor, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Gutiérrez Solís, who publishes under the handle @gutisolis, described the adaptation as an unexpected leap for stories originally conceived for a social network.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of publishes

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Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Those tendrils are formed from plasma, or ionized gas, at temperatures in excess of a million degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the sun's visible surface, the photosphere, which radiates at about 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of radiates

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Rodríguez has rejected suggestions that authorities understated the disaster, saying the government releases only casualty figures that have been fully verified and would not speculate about the final toll.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Now, after reuniting in 2024, Body Type releases its third album, Tally, on July 24, marking the band’s first time working with a producer (Warpaint band member Stella Mozgawa) in an official capacity.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026