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verb

Definition of hand outnext
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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handout

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noun

1
as in booklet

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as in presentation

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Recent Examples of hand out
Verb
Drake has been handing out cash to his fans — and passersby — for years. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 To accentuate the connection to cinema, little tubs of popcorn were handed out upon arrival—adding to the theatrical effect of the mountains in the background blurring with the mountains on the screen as darkness descended. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
Trump informed Putin that an agreement in the war between the US and Iran is imminent and may be announced later Sunday, the Kremlin handout said. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Sometimes travelers feel pressured to take a tour, go to a club, or accept a handout from someone on the street who then strikes up a conversation. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
  1. distribute
  2. booklet
  3. presentation
  4. dispense
  5. pamphlet
  6. contribution
  7. provide
  8. brochure
Verb
  • This was some 50 pallets containing more than 150,000 pieces of athletic gear – 6,500 pairs of shoes alone – all of which had to be sorted by team and distributed across campus in less than a month.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The power also gave the Kittrells' son the right to revoke the Children's Trust and distribute all the assets to the Kittrells.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribute
Noun
  • The box includes the watch, the band, and the charging cord, along with a quick start guide and warranty info booklet.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The same year that Open AI released GPT 3, Cody was at the mill with a clipboard and a booklet, studying.
    — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of booklet
Noun
  • Its arena can hold up to 3,600 fans and will host Pitt volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling, bringing those teams’ practices and competitions into a modern venue built for larger crowds, game-day presentation and recruiting.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The commission meeting was also unusually well-attended — a common occurrence at many normally quieter meetings across the area in recent months — and included a presentation about the development from Brian Frank, the SMC chief engineer.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentation
Verb
  • Instead, the provider manages gas sourcing, compression, transportation, storage, and dispensing through a single service.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Utilities use them to trip the opening or closing of valves when water levels reach a certain threshold or to dispense precise amounts of chlorine in the treatment process.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispense
Noun
  • In Meli Taqueria, specializing in Mexican cuisine from the state of Guerrero, co-owner Rita Martinez took several pamphlets and a yellow private sign.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In a pamphlet for the ceremony, she was listed as Suri Noelle, per Page Six.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pamphlet
Noun
  • While goals and assists will always be the biggest source of points in FPL, defensive contributions provide another route to returns, particularly for defenders and defensive midfielders.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Behind those contributions from a quartet of rookies, the Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1 at Oracle Park.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of contribution
Verb
  • The organization is also providing feminine hygiene products as well.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In response to a Herald inquiry, Borghesani provided the 12 months of spending for Hayden’s personal p-card.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of provide
Noun
  • Dozens of vendors will be present to talk about programs for seniors, according to DeWitte’s website, and legislative brochures will be available at the free event.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Not simply to attend career fairs or hand out brochures but to give students real exposure to industries, career paths and professionals.
    — Valerie Mcgehee, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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