GIVING OUT Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

giving out

verb

present participle of give out

as in announcing

to make known openly or publicly that's information that I'm not prepared to give out

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as in radiating

to throw or give off this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes

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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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starting (up)

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Recent Examples of giving out 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 Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it. — William Earl, Variety, 6 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

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years before announcing their separation in September 2023 and finalizing their divorce in June 2025.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026

Definition of announcing

Verb

The sheriff's office has identified the teen, though ABC News is not publishing his name because he has not been charged as an adult.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
After publishing a final version of the rules, there will be a 30-to-60-day period before the rules go into effect.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of publishing

Verb

For almost fifty years, BET has been the home of Black cultural production, casting the Black community as the main character where it was otherwise tokenized or exploited for its creations.

— Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Although Wizards Beyond Waverly Place brought back some familiar faces before casting its final spell, not all of the Russo family was around for the finale.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of casting

Verb

Path two runs through Congress, where Senators Schiff and Curtis have a bill declaring the quiet part, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, and the AGA is lobbying for exactly that.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Rokita said in a statement that nothing in Indiana’s emergency powers statutes prevent the governor from declaring separate emergencies based on different factors.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of declaring

Verb

Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Food waste to renewable natural gas Here, a special cocktail of microbes will feed on the slurry, releasing gases, like methane, as a waste product.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026