1
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
Stop giving out your leftovers Psychologist Guy Winch writes in his new book, Mind Over Grind, that overworking, or tying too much of your identity to work, can increase conflict at home as your work and family demands collide.
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Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Timed with the development news, Cate has launched a website giving out clues and updates for fans of the short film, along with theories and behind-the-scenes content.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
12 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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
Gas stations, movie theaters, and other businesses took a similar approach, giving out free promotional glassware to encourage more robust collections.
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Alexandra Churchill,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.
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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.
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Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Timed with the development news, Cate has launched a website giving out clues and updates for fans of the short film, along with theories and behind-the-scenes content.
—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
12 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
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During his press conference announcing its closure, DeSantis defended the cost and argued that if the state had not built Alligator Alcatraz, those 21,000 individuals captured by ICE and local police would have been released.
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Moreover, Devonté Hynes’ score, which is both anxious and playful, does the tonal heavy lifting without ever announcing itself, which is something the music branch can discover and appreciate.
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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
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The best parts of the film, scripted with little distinction by Ana Nogueira, are the flashbacks to Kara’s final months on what’s left of her dying home planet Krypton, or more specifically, the floating colony Argo City, also headed for destruction.
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North Carolina’s elderly are dying by suicide more frequently than in years prior, according to a new report.
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic’s executive producer for audio, said the company was focused on figuring out its YouTube strategy while also publishing more short-form video clips via snippets from its podcasts.
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It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on the Sun staff before publishing.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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Like Vasana Montgomery’s case, also this year, the video was not shared publicly until after her casting announcement.
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State election officials say federal agencies are failing to provide security support needed for the midterms.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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Individuals who may have spent years defining themselves through crime are publicly declaring a new direction in their lives.
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Listen to the Obama playlists Barack Obama is known for releasing his songs of the summer playlist each year, and his end-of-year favorites in books, movies and music.
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The news comes as the series heads into its final two episodes of season one, with the finale releasing on July 3.
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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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