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
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
On June 9, 2025, however, a new group of critics organized by ATX Theatre — a nonprofit that serves 80 local theatrical producers as well as area artists and audiences — gathered at the 04 Center on South Lamar Boulevard to hand out the first Austin Theatre Critics Awards.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 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
The Primetime Emmy Awards are handed out in three separate ceremonies.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
On June 9, 2025, however, a new group of critics organized by ATX Theatre — a nonprofit that serves 80 local theatrical producers as well as area artists and audiences — gathered at the 04 Center on South Lamar Boulevard to hand out the first Austin Theatre Critics Awards.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
Verb
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From the mobile studio, the live broadcast is distributed simultaneously via satellite links and online streams to TV networks all over the globe.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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They were distributed at World Market locations in over 30 states.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Impressive, considering those builds aren’t even in the booklet!—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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The kit includes a booklet with test tubes, chemicals to play with (that won't hurt anybody, of course), as well as a cardboard VR headset that can be paired with a phone to find instructional videos from Mr. Nye himself.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 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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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The director general of Gaza’s health ministry said the strike hit near a medical center dispensing children’s formula to women.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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As Dee and Dennis raced to loot their parents' house, Charlie, Frank, and Mac found that Philly strippers (including future stars Tiffany Haddish and Natasha Leggero) were moved to dispense free lap dances on guys in wheelchairs, a lightbulb moment that ignited the bond between Charlie and Frank.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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But a toddler’s contributions are often clumsy and, like the efforts of my Montessori preschoolers in September, may actually result in more work for the adult—so the adult shoos the child away.—
Christine Carrig,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for $20 billion over a story about his contribution to Epstein's 50th birthday album.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Future goals and better correspondence Next year, the commission hopes to do more work with substance abuse and vaping prevention in school, teaching youth in the county what to do if one of their peers is overdosing and purchasing overdose kits with informational brochures to hand out.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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Beaches on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast The Caribbean side of Costa Rica boasts the beaches that are printed on tourist brochures and postcards.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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