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 hand out
Jacob Lane The Chicago Tribune, Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Volunteers were there, handing out clipboards and information to keep things moving along as voters made their way inside.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Sometimes travelers feel pressured to take a tour, go to a club, or accept a handout from someone on the street who then strikes up a conversation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
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Verb
His job was not to hand out federal help whenever pressure mounted.
—Jacob Lane The Chicago Tribune, Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Volunteers were there, handing out clipboards and information to keep things moving along as voters made their way inside.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
And maybe a small cash handout that helps a meager few.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Sometimes travelers feel pressured to take a tour, go to a club, or accept a handout from someone on the street who then strikes up a conversation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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But Aaron Barker, president of the AFGE Local 554 in Georgia, said TSA officer unions don't have the same restrictions and can accept donations to distribute to their members.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Focused on innovative nonfiction storytelling exploring the link between science and culture, the fund has distributed grants to teams behind films at all stages, from development to post-production, since 2017.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the age of artificial intelligence, the blue book — sheets of lined paper stapled in a blue booklet — seems an ancient relic.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of publications, signs, plaques, and booklets were identified, including those referencing how light pollution affects sea turtles, booklets on emancipation and the cause of the Civil War, and the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Dorian in 2019.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Schwanz took part in an on-court presentation alongside Bonnell’s daughter, Claire, The Charlotte Observer’s executive sports editor Lydia Craver and Charlotte Hornets Foundation director Whitney Tarver.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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After a presentation by NMNH Director Kirk Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Sarah Johnson, representatives of the Sicangu and Oglala Lakota saw the statues off on their journey.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Surveillance footage from the scenes shows the suspects using magnets to manipulate the fuel pump solenoids by opening pump panels and allowing fuel to be dispensed without payment, investigators said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cordell Walker, a steely-eyed former Marine who dispensed Lone Star justice with roundhouse kicks and a decidedly old-school moral code.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some religious tracts and pamphlets had been sent by radio preachers after Mama or Daddy had mailed them a dollar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Relying on your Excellency’s generosity, the Author presents this pamphlet to the President of the United States, Stamford, CT; May 15, 1826.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her large following helped raise her profile in 2022, leading to nearly $3 million in total contributions that election cycle.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My mom’s team had at least given me a heftier brochure featuring tasteful photographs of lilacs; this one was literally stapled together, with cartoonish drawings like the ones on airplane safety cards that show your aircraft making a pleasant water landing.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Great Park Sports Complex and Marriott Irvine Spectrum were among the possible locations in the FIFA brochure.—
Damian Calhoun,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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