giving out

present participle of give out
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as in dying
to stop functioning waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out

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Recent Examples of giving out In Florida, the film industry has suffered since the state stopped giving out tax incentives in 2015. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 New York City is giving out free KN95 masks as the region is enveloped in smoke from Canadian wildfires. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The Kremlin announced his passing promptly without giving out any cause of death. Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Someone like Mason Marchment — who can score and play with snarl — could be a multi-year option, but giving out long-term deals to free agents in their 30s is risky, especially considering the current state of the Rangers. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Who would just ride around in a golf cart, spinning yarns and giving out fantasy football advice? Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026 The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 The United States has powered through a change of power in Washington, a trade war, a hot war with Iran, a sharp round of monetary tightening, and an extended government shutdown without the engine giving out. Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 To save on costs, one user also expects many Starlink subscribers will return the portable Starlink Mini dish the company has been giving out to eligible customers as part of a free rental. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
Verb
  • The initial village news release announcing the event had also said that future village board meetings would include additional public safety measures, including pre-entry screening and a prohibition on bags, backpacks, and similar items.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Myles Gaskin is hanging up his NFL jersey, announcing his retirement from the game of football at 29 years old.
    Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.
    Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cantu’s wife, who heard her husband, then exits the home and comes to the horrid realization that her husband is dead or dying on the front yard.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, between 2023 and 2025, 84% of the world’s corals suffered the expelling of microscopic algae in response to heat stress, which often leads to dying.
    Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Textbooks Ken Miller, a professor emeritus of biology at Brown University, has been publishing one of the nation’s most popular biology textbooks for nearly 30 years.
    Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The referrals were made prior to the watchdog publishing its findings this week.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Good writing can't hide a company trying to be all things to all people or one casting a wide net out of fear.
    Andrew Kokes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Deadline was first with the news in April that Hercule was in the works, and then the Bluemel casting in June.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In a statement given to the The Athletic on Wednesday, Hampshire Police confirmed that Sterling had been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Last Year The Cowboys experienced a bizarre, roller-coaster 2025 season, ultimately finishing 7-9-1 and failing to qualify for the postseason.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The person did not elaborate on the reasons for declaring the two men ineligible.
    Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Under current law, the President has the flexibility to order a limited drawdown, releasing up to 30 million barrels over a 60-day period, to mitigate sudden supply shocks without declaring a full-scale national emergency.
    Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Marked by high highs and low lows, the path of Men at Work was brisk, with the group releasing three albums in about four years before breaking up in 1986.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If Pyburn did attempt to go back to college without the Buccaneers releasing him, Tampa Bay would retain his NFL rights.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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