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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
The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
In a flashback, Ghoul receives a call from House, warning him that there are far worse people out there than him.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
At certain points in his second term, various Cabinet secretaries have allegedly been on the outs but then managed to survive.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Karamo Brown, one-fifth of the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy cast, didn’t report to work last week and wrote the out-of-office message heard around the world.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Dunbar cited research on social networks that suggests people in interconnected friend groups are more likely to be generous to one another, possibly out of fear of being outed as miserly to an entire group.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
The latest issue of Bon Appétit magazine is out now, now, now.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
In a flashback, Ghoul receives a call from House, warning him that there are far worse people out there than him.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Then Murray glanced at the box score print-out in front of him.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
At certain points in his second term, various Cabinet secretaries have allegedly been on the outs but then managed to survive.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
One TikToker even took time to comment and say the out-of-shape owl had snatched the funniest TikTok title.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Karamo Brown, one-fifth of the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy cast, didn’t report to work last week and wrote the out-of-office message heard around the world.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material that’ll keep you comfortable amid any kind of outing this winter.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Dunbar cited research on social networks that suggests people in interconnected friend groups are more likely to be generous to one another, possibly out of fear of being outed as miserly to an entire group.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
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There are also some clever design details, such as the hidden metal speaker grilles, a nod to Bang & Olufsen’s ethos of designing products outside in and inside out with an eye for detail.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But unlike those other documents, the bill stated that principals or teachers may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Portions of the eulogy delivered at Good’s funeral were read aloud.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Green Day came up through the punk scene that emerged from 924 Gilman Street, an all-ages venue in Berkeley, California.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Project Safe Neighborhoods provides the FBI and its partners with a platform to collaborate and develop a comprehensive approach to target significant violent crime in neighborhoods all across the nation, said Dallas FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jeremy Wright said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Post’s second bet is on the viability of text at a moment when fewer people are reading articles online, and as tech platforms are cannibalizing search traffic and directing users away from news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sebastian can’t resist the possibility of finally doing away with the Beast for good, nor the possibility of reuniting with Antoine—dark secrets and Sebastian’s indwelling demon Sarmodel be damned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the time of the escape, the kangaroo was carrying her baby, known as a joey.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Just two hours from Manhattan—and easily accessible via Amtrak—Hudson makes an easy weekend escape for travelers short on time.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After watching the semifinal before them, Sinner and Djokovic seemed intent on trying to produce an equally epic contest.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Indy is also up against a formidable adversary in Detective Inspector Jon Creasy (Parkes), who is determined to get to the truth, despite efforts by his colleague Eddie (Gillen), who is ruthlessly intent on clearing his son’s name.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of Charlotte’s renewable energy plants in being sued by the family of a man who fell to his death because of loose and missing guardrails, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Then, after the various men, all potential investors in Bram’s business venture, and their sons assemble, Ginny, Bram’s assistant, goes missing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Families who never qualified say their costs are rising, too, as insurers spread the increases across the entire market.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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