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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
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Her uplifting music is backed by salsa, pop, cumbia, and urban rhythms, best reflected in her debut studio album INA Siendo INA, out earlier this year.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The slide-out module on the trailer's left expands the interior to comfortably fit a transverse double bed, while the open hatch on the opposite side can support an auxiliary tent to grow out the sheltered space.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
With two minutes left and the Broncos needing a score from the Giants' 38-yard line, Nix again planted and fired well behind Troy Franklin on an out route.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
The burger diner chain, on social media, outed itself as being behind a billboard in Nashville, Tennessee, calling for the ouster of Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Also out were defensive tackle Alfred Collins (shoulder), linebacker Dee Winters (knee) and center Jake Brendel (hamstring).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Her uplifting music is backed by salsa, pop, cumbia, and urban rhythms, best reflected in her debut studio album INA Siendo INA, out earlier this year.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
This has sometimes put us on the outs with steadfast loyalists of the ever-popular Cuisinart, the original food processor.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The slide-out module on the trailer's left expands the interior to comfortably fit a transverse double bed, while the open hatch on the opposite side can support an auxiliary tent to grow out the sheltered space.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
To study how quantum information gets scrambled, researchers use an unscrambling trick called an out-of-time-order correlator (OTOC).
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
With two minutes left and the Broncos needing a score from the Giants' 38-yard line, Nix again planted and fired well behind Troy Franklin on an out route.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The pair’s relationship was strained in the years after the seven-time Grammy winner became famous, with Ciccone at one point accusing his sister of outing him as gay during an interview.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
The burger diner chain, on social media, outed itself as being behind a billboard in Nashville, Tennessee, calling for the ouster of Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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The sound of hammering came from outside in the driveway, where some men were building a coffin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sacrament is a lovely word to say aloud.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paltrow exclaimed at the time, before reading the question aloud.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That’s what Bernie Sanders is all about.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The page is packed with the brand’s best-selling styles, from the Align leggings to the Everywhere Belt Bag; there are simply too many can’t-miss fall travel staples to keep the best ones all to myself.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The soft, breathable cotton blend fabric floats away from the body and can be worn both over a shirt and under a jacket.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Freddie nearly stepped away from baseball in 2024 after his son Max was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Make sure your pothos is planted in a pot with plenty of drainage holes to let any excess water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, Amir was intent on blazing his own path and not relying on his father’s name and connections.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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Overall, though, except for a few ringers, the people around us, while quite intent, were very polite.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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FarmVille wasn’t bad, but something was missing.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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She was hanged; her body thrown in the river and is often spotted wearing a green turban to hide her missing ear.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead, Westenberger said Carter’s may actually benefit from increasing costs in the year ahead, as the impact of tariffs is spread across the industry.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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