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
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2025
The law was not intended as a price control handout for data brokers.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Two awards will be handed out in the shorts categories – Best Short Film and the Best Made in Hawaii Award, dedicated to short films from Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
When Ibrahim linked to his Bitcoin wallet at the suggestion of those who wanted to donate cryptocurrency to keep Tallow afloat, detractors further accused him of begging for a handout to prop up a failing and foolish venture.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2025
The law was not intended as a price control handout for data brokers.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
For the rest of the night, Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap played the role of solicitous emcees, introducing songs, thanking the crowd for their support and encouraging security to hand out more water to those along the barrier.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Two awards will be handed out in the shorts categories – Best Short Film and the Best Made in Hawaii Award, dedicated to short films from Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
Verb
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Instead, what outsiders mistake as a lack of control is usually careful management of who gets to steal and how the spoils are distributed.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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The list includes some actors whose work is distributed by Disney.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Stamp Program The Holiday Cheer booklet joins a busy 2025 USPS stamp program that also features issues honoring various American figures and historical events.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fintie Passport Holder Keeping your boarding pass safe doesn’t necessarily require a large storage case, so instead, this slim booklet-style protector is a great alternative at just $10.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The site also includes bridal suites and green rooms, livestream and presentation capabilities for events, and catering kitchens for in-house service.—
Sydney Franklin,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Whether to a presentation or a post-show party, jeans had a front-row view of the festivities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Large leaf piles require several rounds of filling and dispensing the bags to process.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over its final thirty years the abolitionist movement was a popular cause written about in novels, poems, and pamphlets that Austen would have known about and read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Besides gauging their health and well-being, these volunteers offer information such as advice on how to stay cool – part of a wider awareness campaign that includes distributing pamphlets in public spaces and holding free talks on the topic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add in solid contributions from tight end DJ Rogers and freshman Ed Small, and TCU has reloaded its passing attack.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Sep. 2025
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The publication, curated by researcher Maria Pirulli, sheds light on da Vinci’s contribution to the fashion, textile, beauty and luxury industries, depicting the artist as an ahead-of-his-time champion of Made in Italy and branding.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Super Bowl Halftime Show typically draws over 100 million viewers, providing unprecedented global exposure for artists and their cultural impact.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, many plant protein powders combine different sources to provide all essential amino acids, including leucine.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The left side will be a resource center with free Wi-Fi and brochures from local organizations, and the right side will sell concessions and merchandise from local businesses.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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While that slogan works well on a sales brochure, the G800’s ability to stay aloft for 17 hours also necessitated a fresh approach to the cabin’s ergonomics.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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