sent (out)

verb

Definition of sent (out)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent (out)
  1. released
  2. cast
  3. radiated
  4. emitted
  5. issued
  6. evolved
  7. gave out
  8. emanated
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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle all either issued new bonds or reportedly planned to do so, with interest rates on the rise.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Apple's earnings The iPhone maker reported better-than-expected revenue in its fourth-quarter earnings, but fell short of estimates on iPad sales and issued a margin forecast that disappointed investors.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of issued
Verb
  • In Taiwan, home to the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, protections for trade secrets have evolved alongside the semiconductor industry’s growing strategic importance.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, Georgia has evolved from a state that consistently elects Republicans to federal and state office to a swing state with Democratic senators.
    — Sarah Kallis, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • Trump in early October publicly gave out Cotton's cellphone number in a dramatic attempt to pressure the senator to change his mind.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The trio even gave out a Christmas card from the household to teammates.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 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
Definition of emanated
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“Sent (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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