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
When giving out long-term contracts, teams often regard them as a collection of bets.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
As a thank you to the community, Trainer Court and its partners are giving out $50,000 worth of Pokémon merchandise.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The restaurant chain is giving out free cocktail passport books to track your cocktails and began selling Margarita of the Month merch, including a polo shirt ($45) and hats ($30).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Inside, security were giving out conflicting instructions.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
People are giving out hand warmers and buying coffees for people.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Iwa was slower than the rest of them, the moon was out but wasn’t giving out enough light to navigate all the rocks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is holding a grand opening in Daly City this weekend, and will be giving out free food to visitors.
—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
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
As a thank you to the community, Trainer Court and its partners are giving out $50,000 worth of Pokémon merchandise.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The restaurant chain is giving out free cocktail passport books to track your cocktails and began selling Margarita of the Month merch, including a polo shirt ($45) and hats ($30).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Inside, security were giving out conflicting instructions.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
People are giving out hand warmers and buying coffees for people.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Iwa was slower than the rest of them, the moon was out but wasn’t giving out enough light to navigate all the rocks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is holding a grand opening in Daly City this weekend, and will be giving out free food to visitors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
Verb
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Trump’s statement announcing the strikes notably makes no mention of Abu Musa.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hours before Díaz-Canel's press conference, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Relations issued a note announcing the decision.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president was a crook, their friends were dying, and the previous decade of free love and expression seemed far away.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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The risks of getting infected and possibly being hospitalized or dying far outweigh the risks associated with vaccines.—
Virginia E. Pitzer,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief, has been found guilty on all charges by a jury in Utah.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Office of Homeland Security Statistics is responsible for publishing figures from Homeland Security agencies, including removals and the nationalities of those deported, to provide a comprehensive picture of immigration trends at the border and inside the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Most likely, several ships over the centuries encountered the same treacherous conditions while attempting to dock, ultimately failing to navigate the passage, as per Libya Review.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Americans fear outliving their savings as much as any other potential retirement setback, including failing health, according to research from the Transamerica Center.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to people close to him, the president frequently praises Rubio in both private and public settings, at times casting him as a possible all-time great at the State Department.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Additional below-the-line talent includes director of photography Matteo Cocco (Hidden Away), costume designer Esther Walz (Other People’s Money), and production designer Cora Pratz (Islands), with casting by Cassandra Han (Samia) and music by Latham Gaines and Shelby Gaines (Wildcat).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Ayman Ghazali waited in his car outside Temple Israel, near Detroit, for about two hours with a rifle, commercial grade fireworks and jugs of liquid believed to be gasoline, before crashing into the building full of dozens of children, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Adelman could have positioned Murray or Johnson right outside the arc on the single side to chase the ball to make up for the empty space, instead of being so preoccupied with crashing rebounders.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Francis ordered the Argentine criteria published as an official act of the Vatican and wrote a letter to the bishops declaring their interpretation authoritative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sports bars are hanging flags and declaring their allegiances to Portugal, England, Spain, or Brazil.—
Ben Furnas,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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