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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
The handout is meant to help customers access the deals available on the Kroger app and website.
—Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Volunteers with the Havre de Grace Youth Commission hands out free backpacks filled with school supplies during the Refuel for School Youth Festival organized by the commission, in Havre de Grace on Saturday, August 16.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That’s one out of every 67 people on Earth—the vast majority of whom are desperate to contribute but forced to live on handouts or toil in society’s shadows.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
The handout is meant to help customers access the deals available on the Kroger app and website.
—Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Noun
On Sunday, The Red Army (TRA) handed out ‘Reclaim The Stretford End’ leaflets with instructions about their banners and how they would be collected after.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Volunteers with the Havre de Grace Youth Commission hands out free backpacks filled with school supplies during the Refuel for School Youth Festival organized by the commission, in Havre de Grace on Saturday, August 16.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
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Bernie's Book Bank has distributed over 28 million books since 2009 and hopes to expand its reach in Wisconsin.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The affected ice cream half gallons were distributed through retail outlets in these 16 states, according to the company and FDA.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Williams and Garrett recited handwritten vows from a booklet Garrett picked out.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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And, in a corner, a brightly colored booklet caught my eye.—
Susan Mathison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The event will include vendors, presentations demonstrations, and games.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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During Epic’s three-hour presentation, Faulkner and other executives introduced Emmie as well as other AI assistants the company calls Art and Penny, highlighting new capabilities that are coming in the next year and beyond.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Obama understood that sweeping ultimatums and coercion would not get Iran to dispense with its nuclear program.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some can send the ball flying, while others dispense it as a gentle roll and can be used safely indoors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The notion that the rat-killing contest might have some environmental sheen dates to the 2018 rodeo, when a marine biologist named Bonnie Slaton set up an informational table with pamphlets explaining the contributions of the nutria to Louisiana’s land-loss crisis.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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The archivist has prepared materials for the students: books, pamphlets, manuscripts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Noun
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kenley Scott, Director, Global Sector Strategist at William O’Neil + Company, made significant contributions to the data compilation, analysis, and writing for this article.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Like in any team sport, leaders of business teams must be able to identify and develop talent, while providing sound mentoring.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act expected to slow EV growth The Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in August 2022 provided tax credits, subsidies and incentives for the purchasing and manufacturing of EVs and their charging facilities.—
Jillian Magtoto,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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In addition to these few publications, the author also mentioned, in an interview given two decades after the novel first appeared, a topographic study of the Sacro Bosco and a brochure written by the parish priest at the local church.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Forget the glossy brochures and abstract frameworks.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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