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as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
that's information that I'm not prepared to give out
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2
as in radiating
to throw or give off
this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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3
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
This is the latest state-level step to put a dent in the unbridled permitting of AI giving out mental health advice that is wildly over-the-line.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
Sia stopped giving out the prize after Season 45, but has revived it for the landmark 50th season — joining Billie Eilish, Zac Brown, Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast as a celebrity who contributed to the design of Season 50 in some way.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 May 2026
Gas stations, movie theaters, and other businesses took a similar approach, giving out free promotional glassware to encourage more robust collections.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters on Wednesday, and the Dodgers celebrated by giving out Yoshi bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Leah Collins is used to giving out tough financial love to friends and clients.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
Sia stopped giving out the prize after Season 45, but has revived it for the landmark 50th season — joining Billie Eilish, Zac Brown, Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast as a celebrity who contributed to the design of Season 50 in some way.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 May 2026
Gas stations, movie theaters, and other businesses took a similar approach, giving out free promotional glassware to encourage more robust collections.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters on Wednesday, and the Dodgers celebrated by giving out Yoshi bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Leah Collins is used to giving out tough financial love to friends and clients.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Chicago Bears appeared to take another step toward leaving Chicago on Friday, announcing that their board of directors met and voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Ind.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Far from being a dying way of life, as many people think, the Amish population is growing rapidly — doubling roughly every 20 years.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The Guidance Out of Darkness Act rights this wrong by requiring federal agencies to be transparent about interpretations of the law through publishing guidance in an easily accessible, online location.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Local Law Enforcement Takes Over The current system of collecting and publishing bus crash data began as part of a federal push for safer roads.—
Willoughby Mariano,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
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If fees are not properly disclosed, tenants can not be evicted for failing to pay those charges.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Some of them were criticized as having inadequate living conditions, and there were also concerns about authorities failing to thoroughly vet sponsors with whom some children were placed.—
Sophie Austin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson’s casting news comes just ahead of the Season 2 finale on Friday, June 5.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That fluency was, for the Hawaiian-Japanese director, the entire casting brief.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The magic carpet ride of a season that included a Western League co-championship and a playoff run through the Loser’s Bracket that culminated in a CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship came to a crashing end Tuesday for the Patrick Henry High School baseball team.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Surveillance video from Echo Brickell shows a car speeding down Brickell Avenue early Saturday morning and crashing into a tree just feet away from a group of people walking on the sidewalk.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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At least 15 laws in 11 states, including Alabama, Virginia and Louisiana, imposed new restrictions on declaring public health emergencies - declarations necessary to do things such as muster disease fighters and clear away red tape.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Israeli forces have pushed miles into southern Lebanon, seizing control of a large swath of the neighboring country and forcing tens of thousands of civilians to flee, declaring the area an active combat zone.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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