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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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Charlotte area school districts are announcing changes to Monday classes as a result of a second consecutive weekend of winter weather hitting the area.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
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Biel’s tribute came two days after Timberlake’s first performance since announcing his Lyme disease diagnosis, taking the stage for a special tribute to Pharrell Williams on January 29 at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event in Los Angeles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 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 film tells the story of Zeba, who is newly married to man-child Sajawal after having three suitors who ended up dying.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The donor chose medical aid in dying (called PRAM in Spain), and offered her organs — and, in a world’s first, her face — for donation before dying, according to a release from the hospital.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 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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Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash As the Flynn family fractures under the strain of a failing open marriage and three daughters spiraling into dangerous secrets, their small coastal town is quietly dominated by a powerful shipping magnate no one dares to question.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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WiiM’s products used to support the casting standard for iPhones and Mac, but no more.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And, after months of casting rumors swirling on social media, Mendes finally revealed in 2025 who would portray the Fab Four.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Norway suffered a second blow this week as racer Fredrik Moeller was taken to the hospital after crashing in the men’s first downhill training run today.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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The center was the first acquisition of the 2021 roster rebuild for Artūras Karnišovas, who took a major swing to craft a roster that climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference before crashing out of a first-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2022 playoffs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The school would tread cautiously before declaring the player ineligible, since refusing to pay a monetary fine isn’t a violation of NCAA, conference or scholarship rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The administration’s 2022 revenue projection error of $165 billion over four years led to Newsom declaring a $98 billion budget surplus and a sharp increase in spending, especially on social services.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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