handouts

Definition of handoutsnext
plural of handout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for handouts
Noun
  • While the photos on the pamphlets are anodyne—cheerful workers on assembly lines—the text offers a dire warning of looming job cuts, accusing Germany’s traditional unions of selling out workers.
    William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Informational pamphlets outlining the new rules and bike safety tips are handed to student bikers by their principals on campus, Harris said.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In its investor presentations, Exelon regularly projects massive electric and gas system spending for each of its utilities to meet annual investor earnings growth rates of 5-7%.
    David S. Lapp, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
  • In one study, 64% of participants made immediate decisions after presentations that included an overview map, while control groups took longer to respond.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Sweden and Finland updated guidance to their citizens on how to survive war last year, distributing booklets that included instructions on how to prepare for communications outages, power cuts and extreme weather.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Make sure to step inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which is a treasure trove of art and architecture, and even has activity booklets for kids.
    Carolyn Ryberg, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The accounts themselves are set to go live this summer, with contributions beginning on July 4, 2026 -- the same day as America's 250th anniversary.
    Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Groups such as the Homeless Alliance, City Rescue Mission, and Sisu Youth Services all accept monetary contributions that help cover operating costs during severe cold.
    Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This guide explores the critical factors defining top-tier clinics in Mexico, moving beyond marketing brochures to examine the medical realities of modern hair transplantation.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The only real changes in these places, though, would be in marketing – the signs, brochures and merchandise sold in gift shops.
    Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Imagine the wartime use of leaflets that were dropped in large quantities over battlefields, or onto townships, and contained a single message that was intended to mentally unbalance large numbers of citizens or soldiers.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • As engines fire up and boots crunch on gravel, the men try to press leaflets into gloved hands.
    William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The mayor called on churches, organizations and the community as a whole to come forward with resources and offerings to the unhoused once the LRC closes.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • However, many longevity offerings have come at a hefty cost, such as Attia’s Biograph clinic, which starts at around $7,500 per year.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • National Popcorn Day celebrates the movie theater food staple, with major cinema chains offering customers deals on popcorn, including freebies, limited-edition merchandise and more.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Theater chains, including Harkins Theatres, Cinemark, AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas, are offering discounts and freebies to celebrate the popular movie snack.
    Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Handouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handouts. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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