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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
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Club holdings DuPont and Solstice Advanced Materials , the recent spin-off from Honeywell , are out Thursday morning.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Hang a men’s dress-shirt Benjie Holson The size medium shirt starts unbuttoned with one sleeve inside-out.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Good luck to all participants in our out-of-this-world literary sci-fi giveaway!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
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
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Adverb
The company adds to its already large list of recent concept debuts with a radical side-x-side that uses a hybrid drive to deliver an extra 50+ hp over any current production SxS out there.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Club holdings DuPont and Solstice Advanced Materials , the recent spin-off from Honeywell , are out Thursday morning.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The Jays were two outs away from the title when Miguel Rojas hit a solo home run in the ninth to tie the game at 4-4.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Hang a men’s dress-shirt Benjie Holson The size medium shirt starts unbuttoned with one sleeve inside-out.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The Eagles made up for the turnover when Edwards found Kamron Jackson on a 5-yard out route for a score.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Good luck to all participants in our out-of-this-world literary sci-fi giveaway!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Being outed has had an effect on Khalid’s music, according to the superstar himself.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
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
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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,
10 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, all the singers and musicians joined forces on the ground outside, delighting onlookers and tourists alike.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The six-time NFL All-Pro, meanwhile, read the text aloud that was written on the sign held by the fan.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Arn’s earnest philosophy starts to rub off on Grainier, wondering aloud about the cosmic stitching of the universe.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Google, Meta, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, and Elon Musk’s X have all delayed, adjusted, or flat-out refused to launch AI products because of the bloc’s laws.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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If this year’s March and June get-togethers were learning exercises — including for the staff after Tuchel began work in January — the next two and the one starting today (Sunday) are all about creating an atmosphere the players and the English public can all buy into.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable and even scary, cozy romances offer the perfect escape.—
Emilia Emerson,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 60 rooms and nine suites are bright and breezy, perfect for an island escape in the city.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And in moments like these, intent takes a back seat to impact.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a further signal that Pope Leo is intent on cultivating a close rapport with the movie milieu, the Vatican shared a video of the pope stating his four favorite films.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Perilous Voyages More than 5,100 Rohingya have taken boats to leave Myanmar and Bangladesh between January and early November this year, with nearly 600 people reported dead or missing, according to data from the UN Refugee Agency.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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As of Friday, nine people remain missing, who are believed to have been in the area at the time of the crash, ABC News and WAVE reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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