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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
Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Amadasun was out, according to Armstrong, because of the revisions to Town Council elections.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Put your out-of-season coats and extra outerwear in the coat closet instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The Merv actress, 45, and the Property Brothers host, 47, teamed up with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to bring their out-of-the-box holiday decor vision to life.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Jenkins recalled how Bledsoe outed a civic group that shut kids’ lemonade stands near a golf tournament the group sponsored.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
The perks of life out here hadn’t grown on Marner just yet.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Amadasun was out, according to Armstrong, because of the revisions to Town Council elections.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The vehicle features multiple slide-out that bump interior room to over 350 square feet when fully deployed.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Put your out-of-season coats and extra outerwear in the coat closet instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Mater Dei goalie Sienna Sorensen (USC) made nine saves to out-duel former Monarchs keeper Sunny Brown (Indiana), who had seven.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The Merv actress, 45, and the Property Brothers host, 47, teamed up with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to bring their out-of-the-box holiday decor vision to life.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
What began as a routine photography outing near the Golden Gate Bridge turned into an unexpected act of kindness for Bay Area photographer Stu Berman.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Jenkins recalled how Bledsoe outed a civic group that shut kids’ lemonade stands near a golf tournament the group sponsored.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Will outside linebacker Khalil Mack continue his Hall of Fame-caliber career next season?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Adams also left a statement as a sort of coda, written New Year’s Day and read aloud Tuesday by his ex-wife, that noted his body had failed him but his mind had not.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rickey was the life of the party — and was looking forward to attending prom at the time he was murdered, his mother, Latasha Ferguson, said in a letter read aloud by a victim advocate.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And that was all before the news of the DOJ investigation into Powell.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Then in the waning seconds of the middle period, Tommy Novak was all alone in the slot but Korpisalo gave him nothing.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The second half was a different story, as the Bears defense cooled off Love, and Williams and the offense chipped away at the deficit.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Christie Brinkley is soaking up the sun on a tropical escape.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whether you’re drawn to whitewater rafting, interested in the trails or looking for an escape from urban Charlotte, the Whitewater Center deserves a look.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, O’Leary is intent on branding himself a champion of capitalism.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The members of NewJeans had originally seemed intent on appealing the decision before ultimately deciding to open up talks of a return with Ador.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The thermal images of Lana, a missing 1-year-old Australian Shepherd, and an Animal Services officer via a thermal drone.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This approach draws on a concept known as sensory substitution, in which information from a missing or impaired sense is rerouted through a functioning one.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The band was also unique in allowing fans to tape the concerts, with vigorous trading of tapes helping to spread recognition of their music outside of radio play.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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