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 Also at the event, HCPD will be giving out a limited number of free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Consequently, roughly 71 percent expressed regret over previously giving out their real phone numbers to businesses and online platforms. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 This year’s contest recognized emerging writers across feature scripts, a dedicated horror/thriller race, TV pilots, short films, and a special screenplay mentorship category, giving out more than $18,000 in prizes. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026 Watch the clip of Offset’s trip to Walmart giving out flowers below. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 That reddish fruit on a stick seemed to pale in comparison to the loads of candy that other houses were giving out. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Elton John, a longtime friend of Stipe’s, broke his longstanding rule against giving out phone numbers to link up Watt and Stipe, sensing the two would enjoy a partnership. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 The shows are part of a growing cottage industry that the city is supporting by streamlining the permit process and giving out awards to creators. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 The best part of her job, said Lisa Hafoka, is giving out scholarships. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out

Verb

The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of announcing

Verb

The City of Angels star proved otherwise by uploading several photos of herself in her younger years, followed by a video of herself radiating from the inside and on the outside today.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Peak was certainly radiating, thanks to glossy eyelid makeup, rose blush and highlight on her cheeks, and sparkling pink lips.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiating

Verb

Arthur is dying for the family to find out about Reggie’s son Carmelo (Jalyn Hall) and his secret relationship with Delilah Basmati (Arica Himmel), daughter of Reggie’s nemesis, Jerry Basmati (Craig Robinson).

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
People are dying regularly from lithium-ion batteries and people are being disfigured.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of dying

Verb

Seeking a solution, McCartney established a publishing company of his own in 1969 – MPL Communications.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
In 1969, shortly before the Beatles broke up, McCartney founded MPL Communications, a music-publishing company that would manage his own work and acquire copyrights to songs by other artists.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of publishing

Verb

Tuesday’s Democratic sweep shook the energy stock market, boosting clean energy company shares on the expectation of a more renewables-friendly Congress and casting a pall on oil.

— Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Trump has made false claims about voting fraud, such as insisting noncitizens are casting ballots en masse.

— Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of casting

Verb

Conference agreements are often nonbinding, and past hosts have been criticized for failing to follow through on promises.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
The Mitchells were charged with murder by neglect, as well as criminal mistreatment for failing to get Evelyn medical care.

— Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of failing

Verb

There are, naturally, a few bones to pick before declaring victory over aging.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
While the Associated Press had not called that race by late Wednesday and the Republican candidate, Dan Green, had not conceded publicly, Soto sent out a statement declaring victory.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of declaring

Verb

Authorities have a pending identification of the suspect and are not releasing it at this time, Losat said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Rather than simply releasing it into the environment, some facilities can recover this heat and supply it to nearby homes and businesses through district heating networks.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026