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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
that's information that I'm not prepared to give out
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2
as in casts
to throw or give off
this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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as in dies
to stop functioning
waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out
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Recent Examples of gives out
The cannabis dispensary gives out complimentary matches for … obvious reasons.
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Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Chandler Unified gives out air mattresses and bed sheets for families, as well as food, clothing, hygiene products and school supplies.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Chandler Unified gives out air mattresses and bed sheets for families, as well as food, clothing, hygiene products and school supplies.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives out
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After Beijing announces that major Taiwan ports have been mined, sea traffic to Taiwan nosedives as shipping insurance rates soar.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Netflix announces new Kennedy family series One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here, The Athletic casts an eye over the key performers to spot any future stars.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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One argument is that these areas did not have the resources the Spanish sought to accumulate, while another casts the Kalinago as more difficult to subdue than the Taíno.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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As a public health care district formed in 1984 to serve inland North County and a broad swath of eastern San Diego County, Palomar, like all public agencies, customarily publishes the text of its resolutions before its meetings to allow time for public review.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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One lawsuit challenging Huntington Beach’s voter ID law is brought by the California attorney general’s office, and another is from Huntington Beach resident Mark Bixby, who publishes the Surf City Sentinel Facebook page.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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In New York City, Anne Hathaway embraces Gigi Hadid at a gala, and Blake Lively radiates in all red.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Play Dirty, viewers can experience the effortlessness that Stanfield radiates.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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The state alleged that Amazon doesn’t go far enough to find reasonable accommodations for employees upon request and fails to consider whether a different accommodation or work location would be a match for an employee who is pregnant or has a disability.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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If Washington fails to even mildly improve relations with Brazil, India, and South Africa, Beijing and Moscow will toast their good luck.—
Richard Fontaine,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Oct. 2025
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In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which allows the glucose to enter cells so that it can be used for energy.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The movie releases theatrically on February 13, 2026.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The intense coddling and dysfunction within the family come to a head at the end of the show opener when a drunken Paul crashes a boat, killing his best friend’s girlfriend, Mallory (Madeline Popovich), and injuring all on board.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Send Help centers on co-workers Linda (McAdams) and Bradley (O’Brien), who find themselves as the only survivors on a deserted island after their plane crashes on the way to a company event.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Gives out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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