as in distributes
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of hands out
Ali Riza Dogan, the owner of Manhattan restaurant Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine, hands out free meals weekly and has invited homeless people to sleep in his restaurant's entryway on cold nights.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Roxana Jullapat hands out chocolate muffins to her team.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Blakespear recognizes Women Who Inspire in Senate District 38, while Boerner hands out Women of Impact awards in the 77th Assembly District.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The country’s economic crimes unit has opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland — who also once headed the committee that hands out the Nobel Peace Prize — over his ties with Epstein.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu revealed in September that the city hands out more than 80,000 needles per month to drug users.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The state hands out the money based on student attendance.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
But Liam is with her when their family hands out enchiladas and care packages to the homeless — something Liam always asked to do with his McDonald’s Happy Meals.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Roxana Jullapat hands out chocolate muffins to her team.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Blakespear recognizes Women Who Inspire in Senate District 38, while Boerner hands out Women of Impact awards in the 77th Assembly District.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The country’s economic crimes unit has opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland — who also once headed the committee that hands out the Nobel Peace Prize — over his ties with Epstein.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu revealed in September that the city hands out more than 80,000 needles per month to drug users.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The state hands out the money based on student attendance.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
But Liam is with her when their family hands out enchiladas and care packages to the homeless — something Liam always asked to do with his McDonald’s Happy Meals.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands out
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Besides developing and making its own IP, Wyncor also manufactures and distributes toys based on franchises such as Dungeons & Dragons, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants and Transformers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia distributes in Spain.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The musical, featuring a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and a score by the Rescues that dispenses with the movie’s cover-heavy soundtrack, is undeniably overstuffed.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Sol de Janeiro’s body lotion comes with a convenient pump that quickly dispenses the lotion so my skin can reap the benefits of the formula.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Speaking of dry skin, glycerin draws in hydration, colloidal oatmeal calms itchiness and irritation, and aloe provides an immediate, cooling relief when skin feels hot or reactive.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 May 2026
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Tennessee's General Assembly approved a new congressional map on May 7 that splits Memphis and divides the city's majority Black voters into neighboring districts, intended to eliminate that state’s last Democratic congressional seat.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The guidance divides defensible space into zones, with vegetation management increasing closer to structures.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The device monitors the overall site power demand and allocates electricity proportionally across workshops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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And in a state that supplies water to much of the West, what happens on Colorado farms could shape the future of agriculture far beyond its borders.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Early Verdict The Infiniti QX65 supplies Nissan’s luxury arm with a contender in the crowded space of style-forward midsize luxury SUVs.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hands out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20out. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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