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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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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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Recent Examples of giving out
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is holding a grand opening in Daly City this weekend, and will be giving out free food to visitors.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The event, complete with interactive 3D stations, was set to include a performance by Evolve Altadena, and TreePeople giving out acorns.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing worse (or scarier) than a bed frame giving out on you.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Mercedes Woods describes his wild white hair and unlaced shoes; Shirl Gadson remembers his frequent walks and talks with her mother, Violet; Henry Pannell recalls Einstein giving out nickels to the neighborhood kids before sitting with Henry’s grandmother on the porch.
—Joshua Bennett, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump‘s multiple White House renovations, as well his inability to be normal even while giving out candy to trick or treaters.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
The call was to be concluded by giving out a lottery number.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Keeping tradition alive One Charlotte establishment keeping the tradition of giving out matchbooks alive is Eighty Eights, a jazz joint in NoDa best known for its coffee, craft cocktails and live music.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
For anyone tired of giving out real contact information online, this is a game changer.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The event, complete with interactive 3D stations, was set to include a performance by Evolve Altadena, and TreePeople giving out acorns.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing worse (or scarier) than a bed frame giving out on you.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Mercedes Woods describes his wild white hair and unlaced shoes; Shirl Gadson remembers his frequent walks and talks with her mother, Violet; Henry Pannell recalls Einstein giving out nickels to the neighborhood kids before sitting with Henry’s grandmother on the porch.
—Joshua Bennett, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump‘s multiple White House renovations, as well his inability to be normal even while giving out candy to trick or treaters.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
The call was to be concluded by giving out a lottery number.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Keeping tradition alive One Charlotte establishment keeping the tradition of giving out matchbooks alive is Eighty Eights, a jazz joint in NoDa best known for its coffee, craft cocktails and live music.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
For anyone tired of giving out real contact information online, this is a game changer.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
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Presenter Hailee Steinfeld made her first red carpet appearance since announcing she and husband Josh Allen were expecting their first child together in a baby pink dress with a small train and Repossi jewelry.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Anticipating the arrival of letters has become part of the rhythm of Helen’s day, part of the light shifting across the kitchen floor and the cuckoo of her wooden clock announcing every hour.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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The story follows an estranged son who returns to his remote village to care for his dying father, only to uncover that his bloodline is bound by an old pact with a demonic Djinn.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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In fact, those who receive a whole-body radiation dose equal to 4 grays, have a 50% chance of dying within 60 days if untreated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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In practice, journalists typically avoid publishing home addresses or identifying victims of domestic abuse.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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By mid-January, governments around the world were blocking the tool, safety teams were issuing damage-control statements, and researchers were publishing evidence that the scale of harm was far larger than anyone had publicly acknowledged.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, McIntyre, who’d been feuding with Fatu prior to Fatu’s TV absence, finally toppled Rhodes after previously failing to do so multiple occasions.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Prior to Gonzales’ trial, Eiglarsh told CNN there was a wide gap between an officer failing to follow proper protocol and acting criminally.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Whatever the case, five planets are casting you in a favorable spotlight.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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As with most Oscar categories, the casting branch shapes the race, but the final decision is made by the full academy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wild video shows the moments that an out-of-control Waymo van veers off the road in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles before crashing into parked cars over the weekend.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the plane crash, the left engine and its pylon separated from the wing, causing the plane to catch fire prior to crashing.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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Representatives of two industry trade organizations, the Florida Insurance Council and the American Property Casualty Association, submitted comment card declaring opposition to the bill but neither chose to explain their reasoning.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even Forbes joined the conversation, declaring that 2026 is poised to be the year storytelling becomes one of a CMO’s most profitable skills.—
Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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