hand out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of hand outnext
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals no system yet in place for handing out room assignments

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handout

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noun

1
as in booklet

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2
as in presentation

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Recent Examples of hand out
Verb
But by my count, the TV Academy’s Primetime Emmys hand out 121 awards. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Operations decide who actually captures the tightening A tighter market does not hand out its gains evenly, and the mechanism that separates owners is mundane. — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
Or maybe the real problem is that the very notion of a handout goes against the principles our founding fathers loved to mansplain. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026 Near the parking lot, a big, gray stand was brightly lit and a line of people, some 50 strong, were still lined up to get their two bracelets, a popular handout. — Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
  1. distribute
  2. booklet
  3. presentation
  4. dispense
  5. pamphlet
  6. contribution
  7. provide
  8. brochure
Verb
  • The group has constructed more than 820 all-terrain wheelchairs; fabricated 900 orthotics and prosthetics; and distributed more than 740 hearing aids.
    — Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Netflix signed a deal in Cannes to distribute the film in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribute
Noun
  • The box includes the watch, the band, and the charging cord, along with a quick start guide and warranty info booklet.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The same year that Open AI released GPT 3, Cody was at the mill with a clipboard and a booklet, studying.
    — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of booklet
Noun
  • To date, no landlord who has applied has qualified, according to a city presentation at an August Housing Committee meeting.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This presentation is co-sponsored by Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) and the City of Solana Beach’s Parks and Recreation Department.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentation
Verb
  • Those sales were hit by federal legislation that requires pharmacies to dispense some high-cost Medicare drugs at capped prices, the retailer said.
    — Anne D'Innocenzio, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Narcan is administered nasally to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, and the device used to dispense it was found on a mattress in the apartment.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispense
Noun
  • The stranger approached her with pamphlets and asked if her parents were home.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Her face is projected on screens all around the room; in the pamphlets at each seat.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pamphlet
Noun
  • But, Tatis' biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor's potential slam.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Once Smith Rowe’s contribution began to wane, Martinelli took over as Saka’s partner in crime.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contribution
Verb
  • The plan will intensify the battle between Amazon and Walmart to provide consumers with the fastest delivery times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Australians do provide a men’s and women’s singles berth for a player from the Asia-Pacific region, to foster development in less traditional tennis countries.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of provide
Noun
  • Their concepts are travel-based, with their album like a travel brochure that takes fans and listeners on a trip.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of brochure

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