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
From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Academy does not hand out third Oscars to just anyone.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 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
Della Sapp, wearing a t-shirt in support of Jasmine Crockett, was handing out flyers and pamphlets to voters on their way into the building.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Academy does not hand out third Oscars to just anyone.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 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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Some of the bikes are used in Metro’s Adopt A Bike Grant Program, which distributes them to those in need.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Burton notes that the foundation also distributes snack packs and other practical resources that address everyday needs students may encounter during the school day.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No serious partner will invest the funds needed to prepare a presentation to a city.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The compensation agreements were approved unanimously last month by the council’s economic development committee with no debate and no presentation to the public.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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With most of the master’s level degrees, any pretense of value beyond rendering the prospective students more salable in the workforce is often dispensed with entirely.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 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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But Doncic, who scored 44 points in the win, was quick to credit the team’s bench contributions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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His contribution was significant enough to earn him co-authorship on the study.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The county has still provided no clear answers about why west Altadena didn’t receive prompt evacuation alerts, or saw minimal firefighters, during the Eaton fire, according to relatives of the victims.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy noted that providing interceptors was not enough to help fight drone attacks.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Pick up catalogs and brochures from representatives of AACC and over 100 colleges and universities.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Guild’s artists were asked to paint, draw or sketch Rice’s historic buildings and the resulting artwork will be used in the home tour’s brochure and will be on display during the event.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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