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 The two-night ceremony serves as a kickoff to next week’s Primetime Emmys, giving out many awards in the reality, variety, documentary, and guest actor categories. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026 He was seen dancing at San Diego Comic Con, getting arrested in Times Square, giving out free hugs on the Santa Monica Pier, and tussling with an AMC employee over a bag of popcorn. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out

Verb

Under the new system, one voice from a non-selector will introduce each candidate by simply announcing his name and sharing his resume.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Her sister Erin created a GoFundMe page announcing that she was hospitalized with severe pneumonia and a bacterial infection in her blood.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of announcing

Verb

Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families.

— Dr. SJ Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of radiating

Verb

The courageous woman at the center of that series survived long enough to give a dying statement, in the hope that her testimony would set a precedent and make the world safer for others.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Co-creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman spun the Peacock series out of the universe of The Office, transferring Oscar Nuñez’s accountant Oscar, as well as the general vibe of workplace drudgery, to a dying Toledo newspaper.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dying

Verb

The author went on to write four more, the last as recently as 1991, but as the film opens, the writer’s publishing company wants one more.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
In releasing it now, Microsoft is seeking input before publishing an update that will inform development starting in 2027.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of publishing

Verb

Shortly after Practical Magic 2 hit theaters, Artrip posted a video to her Instagram addressing a fan’s comment about not wanting to watch the sequel because of the casting changes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
The film is a natural for the Academy’s casting category, given the scale and integrity of the ensemble Heder assembled.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of casting

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The episode marked the latest instance of Congress trying and failing to advance AI legislation amid a growing debate over whether, if at all, to regulate the technology that industry leaders warn may pose doomsday threats to humanity.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2026
Charlie Kirk's family blamed Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist's assassination at a state university, in a wrongful death notice announced Wednesday that presages a possible lawsuit.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of failing

Verb

Against the backdrop of the collapsing US-Iran ceasefire, the Houthis retaliated by declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia and threatening ships carrying Saudi exports through Bab al-Mandab.

— Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Mere months after declaring his love for and dedication to the Canadian capital, Tkachuk forced a trade to Florida.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of declaring

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The startup paused some of its AI research and training after the Hugging Face attack, but the security incidents haven't stopped OpenAI from releasing new products.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Exodus is releasing on PC (Steam & Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 7, 2027.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026