SENT (OUT) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

sent (out)

verb

Definition of sent (out)

past tense of send (out)

as in released

to throw or give off strangely, the air conditioner is sending out warm air

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Verb

Doctors also described various nonhormonal options in the new advice released last month by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The identity of the man who died will be released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office once next of kin have been notified.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of released

Verb

Republicans, however, could take advantage of Newsom’s action and cast him as a soft-on-crime liberal who is out of touch with most Americans, which risks turning away moderate voters.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
After seven years of development, the next steps are to find a writer-showrunner and possibly attach cast before pitching to platforms next year.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of cast

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Pettersson was assessed a two-minute minor, and the sense of frustration, that overwhelming burden of defeat, radiated from the Canucks centre on his way to the penalty box.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The 48-year-old lawyer radiated in a mint green top and sparkly jewelry while showing off her new haircut.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiated

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In other research, analyses of molecules emitted from melanoma biopsy samples suggested that compounds such as the pungent chemical called 4-methyl decane could serve as a biomarker.

— Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
The White House plans to slash laws governing how much methane is emitted from oil and gas wells.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of emitted

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In November 2025, Emmett’s gave out more than 200 complimentary meals and collected items to help stock local food pantries, according to the post.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
After losing to Utah 47-24 in the Pac-12 championship game in Las Vegas – the night that Williams’ hamstring gave out on him – the Trojans were 10th in the final ranking.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of gave out

Verb

There were criticisms that emanated from some of the adults, voices that deemed her brazen or presumptuous, but in general her attitude seemed to be met with unquestioning good will.

— Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
As the sun set over Evanston on Friday, a golden glow emanated from the limestone exterior of Ryan Field, which was mobbed for the first time by the Wildcat faithful.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

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