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 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 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

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Concertgoers gather outside Chase Center after a message announces that Earth, Wind and Fire is unable to perform due to a medical emergency involving a member of the band in San Francisco, California, August 6, 2026.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
That is why Whole Foods Market, the nation’s largest natural grocer, today announces a partnership with the National Young Farmers Coalition to launch the Next Generation Farmer Fund.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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Changes to temperature, wind speed and humidity occur as the moon crosses in front of the sun during a solar eclipse and casts a shadow on Earth’s surface.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The biography, drawn from interviews with Altman as well as with more than 250 of his friends, family, and associates, casts a balanced portrait of a figure who is by turns self-effacing and cognizant of his unique place in history.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of casts

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Her office maintains city code functions and publishes ordinances and resolutions retained as official records in the city’s municipal library, according to the city clerk’s office.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
One of the teams that races in Formula E, DS Penske, is part of Penske Media Corporation, which publishes Sportico.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of publishes

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Clad in a sleeveless bright green dress, Anderson, 57, radiates an ageless grace, undeniably sophisticated yet unpretentious in her demeanor.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Everything on the premises radiates with July heat, from the bleachers surrounding the course to the DIY rig near the ticketbooth inveigling passersby to pull a string that sends a gout of fire into the air.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiates

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Infused with menthol and essential oils, each steamer releases a refreshing scent for 10 to 15 minutes and is individually wrapped for easy storage or travel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
In Chicago, a police watchdog agency routinely releases body camera video of shootings and other serious use-of-force incidents within 60 days.

— Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026