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
Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll, who was the last to sign onto the project, has delivered some of the show’s most heartfelt moments, and is known to hand out higher scores than his counterparts.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
To be clear, that doesn’t mean a handout.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The city has handed out 6,000 gift cards worth $50 each to residents since the end of October.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll, who was the last to sign onto the project, has delivered some of the show’s most heartfelt moments, and is known to hand out higher scores than his counterparts.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
To be clear, that doesn’t mean a handout.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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To further analyze them, the researchers used electron microscopy, which provided precise information on how these elements were distributed within the electrode and on its surface topography.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to a report from Axios, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter Friday to ByteDance, accusing the company of distributing and reproducing its intellectual property through the new AI tool without permission.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Also included will be cover art featuring a work by Mark Rothko and a booklet including an essay from Rothenberg.—
Sam Byrd,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying and assembling the new bikes to fit each student, Lions and volunteers also gave each student a bike lock, a safety instruction booklet, a tire pump, and a helmet.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Spain’s muscular presence at this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market was bolstered on Saturday with an inaugural presentation and networking event organized by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster in collaboration with the Madrid Film Office and Film Madrid Region.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Not that Duvall was ever going to dispense lessons on acting.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The other side of it was the Sharia law pamphlet.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The group passed out pamphlets for the Iran Novin Party, a conservative political party that was established in 2023.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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Private cottages provide extra space and solitude, plus special amenities like outdoor soaking tubs, dining areas, and kitchens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most advanced pediatric care in the state is provided at the Medical University of South Carolina’s campus in Charleston, several hours away from the Upstate on the coast.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The brochure lists two suggested Bay Area base camps.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The building’s remaining retail tenants and 134 parking spaces bring in around $750,000 of income each year, according to a Cushman & Wakefield sales brochure prepared for the initial listing.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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