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as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the search parties were sent in different directions and told to cry out if they discovered anything
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as in all
to a full extent or degree
when stretched out, the ribbon was just long enough
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
I really don't want to go to the party, and I've been searching for an out
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as in intent
fully committed to achieving a goal
he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around
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as in to eject
to drive or force out
before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter
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Recent Examples of out
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Single-door teardrops were very common a decade or two ago, in the early days of the 21st century teardrop resurgence, but have been increasingly replaced with dual-door designs that allow each occupant to move in and out without climbing over the other.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In reality, the opt-out undermines the basis of the cost savings and will lead to bulk billing being phased out.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Danny Shameer, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
If your surname is Hadid, Jenner or Lipa, a summer break isn’t so much switching on your out-of-office for one precious week but a seemingly endless stretch of sun and sea.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The experience led Schlep to devote himself to outing would-be groomers and child abusers.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
In 2027, Celebrity plans to launch two vessels that promise more outdoor space, dramatic dining pods and cabins that attempt to blur the line between inside and out.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Single-door teardrops were very common a decade or two ago, in the early days of the 21st century teardrop resurgence, but have been increasingly replaced with dual-door designs that allow each occupant to move in and out without climbing over the other.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The offense stalled out most of the second half, with four consecutive three-and-outs allowing Notre Dame to erase a 14-point deficit to tie the score.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In reality, the opt-out undermines the basis of the cost savings and will lead to bulk billing being phased out.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The agreement with Centenary College marked the first such Clinton School agreement with an out-of-state school.
—Danny Shameer, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
If your surname is Hadid, Jenner or Lipa, a summer break isn’t so much switching on your out-of-office for one precious week but a seemingly endless stretch of sun and sea.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the past year alone, Bennett was in Superman and was outed as the most popular guy at SNL, and Mooney directed A24’s Y2K and toured a new album of original music.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The experience led Schlep to devote himself to outing would-be groomers and child abusers.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Weaving in and out of Lucius’ story are black-and-white images of the hotel in the past, from construction to children ice skating outside, to the glamour of a crowded dining room.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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For travelers who care as much about what happens inside the hotel as the view outside, Regent is the place.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Just builders, capital allocators and civic partners thinking aloud together.—
Armine Galstyan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Amy wonders aloud to PEOPLE one day after dropping off Abigail at Ole Miss.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The species are all under the genus Satyrex, which loosely translates to the epithet that Tinder dates around the world would love to boast.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The only difference was when Stark guessed these changes would all come about.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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One of the first responders who rushed onto the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to tend to Norris told CNN Sports that the defensive back was speaking on the field before being taken away in the ambulance.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Browns failed on fourth down on their second series when Sanders retreated against the rush on fourth-and-1 and ended up throwing the ball away.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ripley can’t catch a break with her escape pods, and the end of this film features an astonishing demise to one of cinema’s greatest heroines.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Part of what makes Zubimendi so valuable in these sequences is his constant movement to offer himself for the pass, often seen bouncing around midfield, constantly scanning the pitch, with a real knack for showing up at the right time to help his team-mates escape.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That Cregger is intent on leaving just what to the eye of the beholder is spot on.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those moves delivered immediate lift and gave us breathing room to invest in priorities like intent data, advocacy and analytics.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The communication continues with Hunter Renfrow Hunter Renfrow’s name was glaringly missing from the 53-man roster following the cut deadline on Tuesday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Aug. 2025
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The case has since transitioned from a missing juvenile investigation to an unclassified death investigation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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