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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There’s gotta be something out there that could help.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Trevor Larnach was thrown out in the first inning at the plate for the third out, and in both the third and fourth, the Twins left the bases loaded.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition, the therapist might recommend ways to curtail the AI from pursuing the out-of-sorts topics.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The experience led Schlep to devote himself to outing would-be groomers and child abusers.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Dead of Winter is out in less than two weeks.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There’s gotta be something out there that could help.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Jeremiah Estrada struck out the side in the sixth inning around a one-out single.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Trevor Larnach was thrown out in the first inning at the plate for the third out, and in both the third and fourth, the Twins left the bases loaded.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Citi holds a slightly out-of-consensus view that the FOMC will cut at each of its next five meetings as officials look through the current inflation trends and focus more on weakness in the labor market.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition, the therapist might recommend ways to curtail the AI from pursuing the out-of-sorts topics.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the past year alone, Bennett was in Superman and was outed as the most popular guy at SNL, and Mooney directed A24’s Y2K and toured a new album of original music.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The experience led Schlep to devote himself to outing would-be groomers and child abusers.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Try to get outside and enjoy the world’s natural splendor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those already inside the gate stayed close to camp out of necessity, while those still outside were stuck in their vehicles — some for up to 20 hours — in the infamous one-lane traffic jam into Black Rock City (BRC).—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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My first order of business was to find Villa Diodati, the estate where Byron and Polidori stayed, which was where Mary first read aloud from her masterpiece in the making.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Turn Reading Into a Shared Activity McCoy suggests choosing a book to read aloud together— just a few minutes each day.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Think the Dow’s 30 powerhouses are all unstoppable money machines?—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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How can someone steal from you and simply get away with it?—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Everman defensive back Jarie Stafford batted away the fourth-down pass and the offense was able to run out the clock.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trapped with no chance of rescue, Jessie starts to lose her mind—eventually finding an escape.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mark Hetfield, president of the refugee resettlement group HIAS, defended the existing global agreements as ensuring people would never be subject to persecution without an escape route.—
Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The challenge for leaders is to see the sign in the window, ask the right questions, and take responsibility for ensuring that what’s communicated matches intent.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister seems intent on using his message to return Japan to a more reconciliatory position before his departure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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He was initially described as being cooperative with police when Ana Walshe went missing but was soon arrested and charged with her murder.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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An unknown amount of people remain missing.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More interestingly, the staff begins to spread its wings when granted opportunities to report.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Blending ancient Vedic verses and Indian classical traditions with vibrant instrumentation and choral arrangements, Soul Ecstasy is part of Tandon’s mission of spreading joy through both economic and emotional empowerment.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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