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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
Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Camila Mendes proved her devotion to the minimalist mule heel when out and about in New York City on Wednesday, showcasing a metallic pair from Staud with a breezy Guizio look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Arraez has thrived at second base, posting a nine outs above average rating that lands in the 99th percentile.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
He was taken to an out-of-county juvenile detention center.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Predators specifically look for environments where families naturally lower their guard and assume someone else is paying attention, turning a routine family outing into a nightmare.
—Maureen Flatley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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Adverb
And one of my big creative theories is that the best ideas are out there in the world.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Camila Mendes proved her devotion to the minimalist mule heel when out and about in New York City on Wednesday, showcasing a metallic pair from Staud with a breezy Guizio look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Noun
The beef fillet with wild mushroom gratin and autumn black truffle is the stand-out – but take care.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Arraez has thrived at second base, posting a nine outs above average rating that lands in the 99th percentile.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Adjective
David’s partner was Keith Charles, an out Black man.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
He was taken to an out-of-county juvenile detention center.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
As one fan shared plans for a group birthday outing to the movie next month, Riley urged them to go sooner.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Predators specifically look for environments where families naturally lower their guard and assume someone else is paying attention, turning a routine family outing into a nightmare.
—Maureen Flatley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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While questioning a potential juror on impartiality, the man informed the court that a woman who had already been questioned was outside the courtroom playing a news story about the case aloud on her phone.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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His senior class’s first assignment was to write a three-page personal narrative and read it aloud.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Somewhere a hand was raised, a whistle was blown, and all at once the butchers were out of their stalls, assembling in the aisles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mitch Marner had a tremendous backhand pass from behind the net that found Karlsson’s stick all alone out in front, and Anderson had no chance as Vegas took a 3-2 lead.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The local hospital’s urgent care opened at eight and was about a half-hour walk away.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are just a 10-minute cab ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The positive impacts of your escape from daily realities are doubled.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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If a bear appears intent on approaching you, your group, or your campsite in a non-defensive manner (not showing signs of agitation), gather your group together, make noise, and try to discourage the bear from further approaching.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Right from the very spelling of its name, Thrive Causemetics—Causemetics, not Cosmetics—is intent on doing it differently.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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During the search for the missing mother and daughter and Fieramusca, FBI agents followed Green.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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When tube feet were severed, the wound margin was a mess of missing or fragmented epidermal and connective tissue.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The hotel has 277 rooms and suites spread across 12 floors of the 42-story building, ranging from a 460-square-foot deluxe room to the ultra-luxe 2,300-square-foot Presidential Suite, built for entertaining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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