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
  • Hur, following his investigation into Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, released a lengthy report in February 2024 that concluded no criminal charges were warranted against Biden.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Under Georgia law, a judge can decide whether a defendant serves that sentence in prison or on probation, so Colin Gray could be released Thursday.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of released
Verb
  • But Jesus eventually heals the man and casts the demons into a herd of pigs, which tumble over a cliff and drown.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Of the 1,032,963 ballots already cast, state officials say 959,805 mail-in ballots have been received.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cast
Verb
  • Gomez radiated in another stunning look for a Rare Beginnings campaign video.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • Team staff pulled him off the field at a clearly predesignated time, and his quiet, simmering frustration radiated across the entire facility.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of radiated
Verb
  • Greece’s firefighting department said Sunday the fire apparently began from sparks emitted by a faulty power line transporting electricity from a private wind generator facility to the main electricity network.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The mouth fiddle belongs to a family of instruments that are orally modulated, lending qualities of the human voice to the sound waves emitted by a vibrating string.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of emitted
Verb
  • And in January 2026, the country issued its first golden passport.
    — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni issued the most blunt criticism of Sánchez, as well as announcing that Italy would enforce air and sea border controls with Spain.
    — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of issued
Verb
  • And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • As Pearl Jam evolved from a small group of friends in Seattle to one of the most impactful bands of their generation, founding member and bassist Jeff Ament began photographing their time backstage, in the studio, and on the road.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • According to data provided by the organizers, the 13 stores gave out more than 2750 passports, and all 325 finisher tote bags (and more than 51 additional people finished and will be sent finisher prizes).
    — Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 28 July 2026
  • The law enforcement teams searching Arkansas businesses also gave out educational materials to help business owners identify skimming devices, the release states.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2026
Definition of gave out
Verb
  • Additionally, 85 million pounds of food thawed, burned and spoiled inside, creating a terrible smell that emanated from the property.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The scent emanated from an installation in a greenhouse in the center of the city, filled with hay and senses-scrambling atmosphere from a fog machine.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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