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
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Although not trained to do everything TSA officers do, ICE agents were checking identification at the beginning of checkpoints, managing crowds and even handing out water bottles to passengers waiting in lines.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Cantarelli shared a handout given to the customer care center attendees that explains what goes into calculating delivery charges.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Mayor Wu, who plans to file her warm-weather plan for Mass and Cass with the City Council next week, would not confirm that her administration’s shift in strategy is a move away from harm reduction, which critics say incentivizes drug use by handing out needles and other paraphernalia.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Although not trained to do everything TSA officers do, ICE agents were checking identification at the beginning of checkpoints, managing crowds and even handing out water bottles to passengers waiting in lines.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Even as nearly every impact name in the room around him received a nice handout from the Walton-Penner ownership group, Franklin-Myers continued to remain gracious to Denver and never careened around in public with his demands for a new contract.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Cantarelli shared a handout given to the customer care center attendees that explains what goes into calculating delivery charges.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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Best pizzelle makers Top pizzelle makers under $50 The extra-thick baking plates distribute the heat evenly for making four crispy, browned 3-inch pizzelle cookies at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As of December, the program had distributed more than 77,000 books to Little Rock School District students, focusing on elementary schools requiring greater academic support.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The booklet was designed by a USPS art director, Ethel Kessler, and will be officially issued during the World Stamp Show’s opening ceremony on May 23, marking one of the earliest major USPS contributions to the semi-quincentennial commemorations.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are also deleted scenes and a trailer, and an accompanying booklet is stuffed with informative essays and interviews (including an analysis by the always astute film noir expert Travis Woods).—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to a presentation by associate planner Kyle Rathbone, in 2023 there were at least 221 people experiencing homelessness across the five West Valley municipalities.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fast forward to November 2017—three months prior to his retirement—and Pereira was fatefully summoned to Venezuela to make Citgo business presentations to government leadership.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Do not dispense into unlabeled trash bags.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your doctor may have listed off a ton of confusing medical terms, offered you a pamphlet and prescription, and encouraged you to reach out with questions (possibly via an online portal—another thing to figure out).—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the dawn of the 20th century, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion took hold of the Western imagination, codifying generations of stereotypes and canards about Jews controlling global events and packaging them in easy-to-read pamphlets.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The winner gets a personalized street sign that is produced in-house by their sign shop to celebrate their contribution to bettering the roads.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The organization announced Scott’s donation last Thursday, adding that her contribution comes at a time when one in three local Meals on Wheels America providers have a wait-list, with elderly citizens having to wait an average of four months for meals and services.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ivery explained that the estimates are provided by the NFL and historical data.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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There are also brand representatives that hand out brochures, posters and promotional materials on the show floor.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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