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 handout
Max Rodenbeck, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
Most importantly, don't expect a handout, says Paul.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The actor stayed in Louisville long enough to hand out Halloween candy to surprised trick-or-treaters.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Verb
The now empty ruin-field is where the GHF set up its first food handouts.
—Max Rodenbeck, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
Most importantly, don't expect a handout, says Paul.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Noun
Officials wanted the pens for Vance’s office to hand out as gifts to dignitaries.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The actor stayed in Louisville long enough to hand out Halloween candy to surprised trick-or-treaters.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
Verb
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The organization is entirely volunteer and has distributed more than 5,000 Narcan kits, according to its website.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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It will be distributed inside Gate A, the Royals said.—
Pete Grathoff
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Hôtel de Rougemont will supply you with a booklet outlining some two dozens hikes along ridges, around lakes, and through meadows and woods, including via ferrata climbing routes on Le Rubli.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Items within this booklet include a $40 mug and a $99 floral pillow, or furniture like the rattan Adelaide Console for $3,250 found in the Lamplight room.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
Noun
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Make your next movie night or presentation a smashing success with these Prime Day projector deals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But over the weekend, Trump reiterated his desire to dispense with any further talks and unilaterally set a tariff rate on each country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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One study reported a 4.1% decline in oral contraceptives dispensed in those states.—
Carol S. Weisman,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Then, in 1958, a Massachusetts senator with his sights on the White House published a pamphlet calling for a change to the nation's laws.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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Zoo visitors can get botanical tour pamphlets near the ticket booth or online, which are filled with colorful pictures and plant facts.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The terms outline a plan for $470 million worth of stadium improvements with the Bengals paying $120 million and county contributions capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The village’s economic incentive award program provides financial assistance to eligible new or expanding businesses in the downtown tax increment financing district.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Investigators determined that the Ethiopia and Indonesia crashes were caused by a system that relied on a sensor that provided faulty readings and pushed the plane noses down, leaving pilots unable to regain control.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Job candidates needed to submit their resumes to the city by Tuesday, according to the hiring brochure put out by the recruitment firm the city hired to conduct a national search.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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