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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
CBS News, 6 July 2025
Soon after the ducks were out and the area cleared of rescuers and onlookers, mom landed, and Rodman reunited her with her four babies.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The Royals added three more in the third after Teoscar Hernández let a hard-hit, but very much catchable, line drive get over his head in right to score one run, and Bobby Witt Jr. added a two-run homer with two outs in the inning.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Adverb
And that has been under the system that has one foot tentatively in the marketplace and the other proudly out.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
Soon after the ducks were out and the area cleared of rescuers and onlookers, mom landed, and Rodman reunited her with her four babies.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
And the two outs that followed — a fly ball from Jackson Chourio and grounder from Christian Yelich — proved to be only a temporary reprieve.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The Royals added three more in the third after Teoscar Hernández let a hard-hit, but very much catchable, line drive get over his head in right to score one run, and Bobby Witt Jr. added a two-run homer with two outs in the inning.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Adjective
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $157,697.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Rodrigo is not the only celebrity who has outed herself as a stan.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Teach your pet to speak like Stella the dog with these recordable communication buttons for dogs using simple words like outside, play or bed.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Their forensic analysis led them to an already successful format: People reading Reddit stories aloud while Minecraft or Subway Surfers gameplay run in the background.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The woman appeared on video on Wednesday, reading a statement aloud for the court.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The building is pet friendly and just steps away from Prospect Park.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This may keep them away for a little while, but the fine powder is likely to blow or wash away easily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Reading has always been my escape when life feels overwhelming.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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This isn’t just another run-of-the-feed, Instagrammable escape.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In word and deed since, Leo has seemed intent on almost disappearing into the role.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Since that fateful day in November 2022 our university has become stronger, more intent on its purpose and more supportive of each other.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Some of the dead and missing include campers of Camp Mystic — an all-girls, Christian summer camp — grandparents and a family of four.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands have discovered the body of a man while searching for a New York man who went missing while vacationing in the Caribbean late last month.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Zoning, including single-family-exclusive zoning, first spread across the US in the early 20th century (before that, development was far more freewheeling and improvised).—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Associated Press The Context The Daily Beast article quickly spread across social media, where Cruz faced criticism over the trip.—
Andrew Stanton
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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