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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Recent Examples of handout
Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Advertisement This is not about handouts or government overreach.
—Stephanie Psaki, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Some teams might be more reluctant to hand out big-money deals now that the cap isn't expected to increase by the full 10% year-over-year for the next few seasons.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The law was not intended as a price control handout for data brokers.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Advertisement This is not about handouts or government overreach.
—Stephanie Psaki, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Even though California now has the second-highest tax incentive in the country after Georgia (which has no cap on its program’s annual spending), there is still a finite amount of money to be handed out each year.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Some teams might be more reluctant to hand out big-money deals now that the cap isn't expected to increase by the full 10% year-over-year for the next few seasons.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
Verb
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The suspects were arrested on charges of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and conspiracy, the release says.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
27 Aug. 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with German Gref, the CEO of Russia’s largest Sberbank, in Moscow on July 29, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Also, Zojirushi appliances of all types (rice cookers included) come with dense, sometimes hard-to-follow instruction booklets.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each colorway will also come with a charm to match its respective heel logo, and packaging will include a booklet charting all 23 stories for the sneaker.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then hit the autofill button, and the nozzle lowers down to just over the rim of the glass and starts dispensing.—
PCMag Staff,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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From interactive games to snuffle mats and treat-dispensing toys, there are plenty of puzzles out there on the market.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The black box, or boxed, warning refers to a prominent warning encased in a bold black border in the labeling or pamphlet of some medications.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sculpture took seven years to build, according to an online pamphlet from the Secretary of State's office.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The triangular lights have a solar panel on the long, top side that generates power throughout the day to provide up to eight hours of lighting overnight.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dario Essugo and Andrey Santos (following his return from Strasbourg on loan) provide more options in midfield.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The promotional brochure in the exhibit presents that ideal resident lounging on the bed, smoking a Marlboro while talking on the phone.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cox said the most common artifacts were brochures.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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