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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
ABC News, 10 June 2026
The latest forecast of an increase — as measured by the Consumer Price Index due out later this morning — comes as many consumers are still grappling with prices that remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Umbright was on third base with two outs when junior outfielder Jermaine Kenady took off for second and drew a throw from Minooka catcher Tyler Ebel.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The victim was transferred to an out-of-area hospital in Sacramento County.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Jim Barne and Kit Buchan were terrified of being outed as frauds.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 June 2026
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Adverb
The temple is an architectural and geometrical masterpiece inside and out, a celebration in form and symbol of Christianity and God’s creation through stone and light, based on the architectural tradition of Byzantine and Gothic churches.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The latest forecast of an increase — as measured by the Consumer Price Index due out later this morning — comes as many consumers are still grappling with prices that remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Noun
During the hitless stretch, Trout has made seven outs on balls that were hit 99 mph or harder.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Umbright was on third base with two outs when junior outfielder Jermaine Kenady took off for second and drew a throw from Minooka catcher Tyler Ebel.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Marsh and Christopher Bozeka as Piangi provide the comic relief as the bumbling opera couple, Carlotta dying to reclaim her opera crown, and Piangi literally falling flat as the out–of-place male lead.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The victim was transferred to an out-of-area hospital in Sacramento County.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
Fermin went down after a nightmare outing on Monday night.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Jim Barne and Kit Buchan were terrified of being outed as frauds.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Don’t miss the outdoor yoga classes taught outside on the beachside pavilion beneath the rainforest canopy twice per day (complimentary for all guests).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Last month, senior Moscow officials attended the inauguration of a war memorial complex in Pyongyang, where soldiers fighting for Russia were honored and a message from Putin was read aloud.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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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
Adverb
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Things changed in January 2025, when Bass was more than 7,000 miles away at a diplomatic function in Ghana when the Palisades fire broke out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center, kids’ club, and flexible event spaces, making the resort an ideal destination for a stylish and immersive island escape.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Picard approached an elderly couple who rented the place as an escape from the summer heat of the French capital and asked if the 552nd could use the land.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Is Nikki possessed by an evil, demonic version of herself intent on punishing Bear for his mistake?—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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However, while others like the the Line and Mukaab have seen their ambitions reduced or been cancelled altogether, JEC Tower is now firmly on track after years of delays, and Saudi authorities seem intent on realizing the project's ambitious vision.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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On Thursday, June 11, the Mexican missing person group Buscando Corazones Nogales reported receiving an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie’s remains were buried in an unmarked grave near the Mexican border.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 June 2026
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Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 6-year-old from Compton, last seen with his caregiver.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The pop-up was announced by only one social media post, but word spread.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Four bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread across roughly 6,200 square feet, where a floating glass staircase connects two switchback-style levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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