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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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Trump shakes up national security team Mike Waltz is out as President Trump's national security adviser and is instead his new nominee for ambassador to the United Nations in a major shake-up of the national security team.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 3 May 2025
David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Shockey executed a successful bunt single, putting runners on the corners with two outs.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Nothing but tense possession from here on out folks.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston’s lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior’s own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Update: Clark is out Saturday due to a leg injury, the Fever announced before tip-off.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Trump shakes up national security team Mike Waltz is out as President Trump's national security adviser and is instead his new nominee for ambassador to the United Nations in a major shake-up of the national security team.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
Entering Friday, the Braves ranked at or near the top of the majors in several metrics at multiple positions, including defensive runs saved (DRS), outs above average (OAA) and range.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Shockey executed a successful bunt single, putting runners on the corners with two outs.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Adjective
The many out buildings include ’The Marsh House’, a working greenhouse and plenty of out buildings.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Nothing but tense possession from here on out folks.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston’s lock-down intensity Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior’s own defense stopped the Cougars from even taking a winning shot at the buzzer.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston’s lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior’s own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2025
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Be mindful outdoors: Take extra precautions when working or spending time outside. Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Familiarize yourself with warning signs: Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Now the bells are ringing aloud over the cheers of tens of thousands.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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The first reads the name written on a ballot and passes it to the second, who confirms the name and hands it to the third, who reads it aloud for everyone to hear and records the vote.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Have an interest in birding—or at least want to see what this nostalgic trend is all about?—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Together, these two show us what love is all about -- partnership and finding someone who will always love you.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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An officer urged a woman to take her child away from the scene.—
Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Powell reiterated Wednesday the Fed will focus on whichever of the Fed’s goals is furthest away – stable prices or full employment.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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But in the third part of this book, entitled Escape, Dr Gee proposes a rather bizarre solution to our impending demise: establish colonies in space.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Investigators agreed, according to an FBI case memo filed three days after the escape.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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In the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, the Herons exited in the quarterfinals to a CF Monterrey squad that has decisively been the best in Concacaf competition over the last decade-and-a-half, and seem intent on showing it would not be supplanted easily.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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This year’s Amazins seem intent on having a more relaxing stroll into October.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The bodies of three girls who went missing last month have been found.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Research has consistently singled out the powerful role social media plays in fomenting and spreading antisemitism.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Initial Planting Dig planting holes twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep to give roots room to spread and establish easily in the surrounding soil.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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