HAND OUT Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

hand out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of hand out

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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noun

as in booklet

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as in presentation

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The honor, bestowed annually by the actors’ guild for career and humanitarian accomplishments, will be handed out during SAG-AFTRA’s 2027 Actor Awards ceremony February 28 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Video shared by the sheriff’s office captures the deputy confronting Wooten and repeatedly ordering him to take his hands out of his pockets, turn around and get on his knees. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

Some critics saw them as little more than a handout that diverted resources from more pressing needs such as healthcare and education. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Daniels was listed at 210 pounds on the first roster handout Wednesday, the same weight as last season. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out

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The Break Will Not Be Even Once the trigger fires, the productivity break will not distribute evenly across the world.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The foundation has raised more than $30,000 to be awarded in scholarships and $26,000 to be distributed to community causes.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribute

Noun

The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
This box set appears to contain EVERYTHING Hank ever recorded along with a killer booklet of photos, etc.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of booklet

Verb

Crystal is the rare talent who always has been able to dispense the warmth of laughter and then immediately unplug the flow of treacle.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Items such as the coffee pots, dispensing nozzles for cappuccino and frazil machines must be washed and sanitized as needed.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispense

Noun

Volunteers hand out cookies and sliced oranges for breakfast, while organizers run a workshop on collective action and others hand out pamphlets.

— Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of pamphlet

Noun

The 2026 midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, driven by enthusiasm for Democratic candidates and massive contributions by Republican megadonors, especially Elon Musk.

— Stephen Fowler, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
In contrast, the value of Musk's contribution will depend on SpaceX's often volatile share performance.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

However, the only real changes in these places would be in marketing – the signs, brochures and merchandise sold in gift shops.

— Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
The Dutch Boy brand grew so popular with homeowners that the company published a poetic picture-book brochure near the end of World War I to celebrate the benefits of its paints.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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