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
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Until they are all completely handed out during the NBA playoffs, the people who voted remain confidential, ultimately released to the public upon the presentation of the final award.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Fusion Academy, which is housed at Palladio, is accredited by Cognia and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, according to an academy handout.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
By the park’s main entrance, staff were handing out bite-sized pieces of Dollywood’s famous cinnamon bread, while the Corey Zink and Company bluegrass band played near the Dollywood Express Train Depot.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Until they are all completely handed out during the NBA playoffs, the people who voted remain confidential, ultimately released to the public upon the presentation of the final award.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The whole thing was a goddamned government handout scheme!
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Fusion Academy, which is housed at Palladio, is accredited by Cognia and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, according to an academy handout.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
Verb
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There are 1,000 total combinations, and they are distributed based on where teams finish in the standings.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Many of the callers thank him for the Zeta license plates (70,000 were distributed in the past two years).—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The county also sends out a Voter Information Guide, a paper booklet with all the relevant information about the election, as well as candidate statements specifically for the districts each voter resides in.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Guide booklets are available at the park's visitor centers.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Noun
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During a February school board meeting, a district official gave an hourlong presentation on the timeline, process, staffing challenges, sequence considerations and next steps.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Overall, enrollment between the three preschools was at 40% of capacity, according to data from a presentation to the school board.—
Graham Womack
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
Verb
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In October, the state of Louisiana asked the 5th US Court of Appeals to reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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That changed during the COVID-19 pandemic — as telemedicine expanded dramatically, FDA began to allow mifepristone to be dispensed at a local pharmacy or through the mail.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Use of pamphlets in a Q&A format would go a long way in explaining and helping the public navigate the complex assessment process.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Officers found guns and a pamphlet about crowd control in his carry-on bag — and a plan for a mass casualty event.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Previous research has suggested microplastics’ contribution to global warming was negligible, but analyses have often assumed particles were clear, the report scientists said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The camp’s official brochure didn’t list prices or even how to apply.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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To each of these aspiring writers, Meredith sent a brochure advertising his services.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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