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
The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters on Wednesday, and the Dodgers celebrated by giving out Yoshi bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Leah Collins is used to giving out tough financial love to friends and clients.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The fast-food ice cream and burger chain has celebrated the changing of the seasons with a Free Cone Day since 2015 by giving out free vanilla soft-serve cones.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
When giving out long-term contracts, teams often regard them as a collection of bets.
—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
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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters on Wednesday, and the Dodgers celebrated by giving out Yoshi bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Leah Collins is used to giving out tough financial love to friends and clients.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The fast-food ice cream and burger chain has celebrated the changing of the seasons with a Free Cone Day since 2015 by giving out free vanilla soft-serve cones.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
When giving out long-term contracts, teams often regard them as a collection of bets.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
Verb
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Sure, it might be surmised that the city announcing this initiative reflects months, even years, of conversations and coordination.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Overnight, announcing no deal had been reached to end the war.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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For patrician statesmen, grandeur is usually understated, radiating restraint rather than gawk-inspiring shows of brazen wealth.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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On the water, the 55-year-old mother seems to come alive, her adventurous spirit radiating outward, lighting her from the inside out.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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While surveys show that 91% of Americans believe talking about death and dying is normal, 27% are uncomfortable with those conversations.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The episode culminates with Vanessa dying in her hospital bed, sending Wilson into a fit of uncontrollable rage that ends with him strangling a man to death.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But an error in publishing the petition as required has ended that effort to make the November ballot, said Rolf Parkes, a longtime Irvine resident and spokesperson for the committee.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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After a few photojournalists were arrested in the UAE last month, some global newswires stopped publishing original images showing damage from Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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As with the first season, this one’s a casting coup with the four leads likely to land Emmy nominations (in particular Spaney and Melton, two of the best young actors working today).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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These exorbitant units dot Manhattan's skyline, casting long shadows over Central Park and city streets.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The incident occurred in the second quarter of their Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night, where Adebayo had to sit out the rest of the game after crashing hard to the floor following Ball’s action.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Corvette then rolled in the air several times before crashing into the side of a Maserati dealership.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Noble says industry leaders declaring how AI is going to get rid of labor has sparked a significant reaction.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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The president has called to boost domestic energy and mineral production, declaring an energy emergency days after retaking office in January 2025.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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