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
Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
Andy Cvengros, who helps lead the data center practice at commercial real estate giant JLL, counted seven or eight deals he’d worked on in recent months that saw opponents going door-to-door, handing out shirts or putting signs in people’s yards.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
This handout image provided by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows a view of a preparatory meeting in Doha on September 14, 2025, ahead of an Arab Islamic summit.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards were handed out Sunday, honoring the best films and television series across the last year as decided by the Critics Choice Association, which is made up of more than 600 professional film critics and entertainment journalists.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
Andy Cvengros, who helps lead the data center practice at commercial real estate giant JLL, counted seven or eight deals he’d worked on in recent months that saw opponents going door-to-door, handing out shirts or putting signs in people’s yards.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Bubblegum Grinbaum’s go-to Halloween handout is sugar-free gum.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
This handout image provided by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows a view of a preparatory meeting in Doha on September 14, 2025, ahead of an Arab Islamic summit.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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On Tuesday, Concept One Accessories disclosed a new licensing agreement to design, source, produce and distribute Weatherproof Vintage and Weatherproof adult cold-weather accessories, belts, small leather goods and backpacks.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Social Security payments are distributed on a certain Wednesday each month depending on the recipient's birthday.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nama provides a recipe booklet with creative options like Chai Coconut Milk, Chocolate Oat Creamer, and Brown Rice Horchata.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind these prices are only valid through January 19 and while supplies last, per Costco's Member-Only Savings booklet.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The finishing kick was the kind of run these Thunder, when healthy, typically dispense earlier.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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There are potential safety issues surrounding those old fire trucks after two of them broke down this week, as both were not being able to dispense water on the same fire in Roseland.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Previous editions of the dietary guidelines have grown over the years, from a 19-page pamphlet in 1980 to the 164-page document issued in 2020, which included a four-page executive summary.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The TriFold has a 10-inch screen that folds in two places like a pamphlet, compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 8-inch screen that folds in half.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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This guide explores the critical factors defining top-tier clinics in Mexico, moving beyond marketing brochures to examine the medical realities of modern hair transplantation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The Fetch name has been largely scrubbed from Zebra’s branding of the AMR division in the years since the deal, and was not included in the company’s AMR portfolio brochure released earlier this year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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