as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of hand out
Rick Rojas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On Thursday morning, dozens of residents waited outside for the store’s grand opening and a chance to receive a free bag of groceries the company handed out to the first 100 customers.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Victoria Knight, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
For Nix, the handout will outline areas for improvement, presenting something of a guideline for the start of his offseason work.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The confusion and concern began almost as soon as state police officers began handing out fliers and posting signs detailing the relocation plans this week.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On Thursday morning, dozens of residents waited outside for the store’s grand opening and a chance to receive a free bag of groceries the company handed out to the first 100 customers.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
But one obstacle could be current HELP Chair Bernie Sanders, who has previously opposed the priority review voucher program, viewing it as a handout to pharmaceutical companies.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
For Nix, the handout will outline areas for improvement, presenting something of a guideline for the start of his offseason work.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand out
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Harris and Emhoff met with volunteers working for World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit organization founded by chef José Andrés that is distributing free meals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, there have been some critics in Congress of how some foreign aid is distributed.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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How to print your own booklet: Download whichever file will work best based on how your printer handles two-sided files.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The image shows the presidential seal on what would be the back page of her booklet, and there is text above the seal rather than below it.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Bowersox’s presentation was part of the Box Lunch Talk speaker series from the Carroll County Historical Society, which also celebrates the county’s 188th birthday.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every season, the French label draws an A-list crowd of attendees, and this morning’s presentation at the Grand Palais was certainly no different.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Positive reinforcement training, on the other hand, identifies the things that a dog likes and dispense them as rewards for positive behavior.—
Dawn Kovell,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The report identifies a diversification in the strains of medical cannabis dispensed throughout 2024.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better California plans to distribute yard signs and pamphlets to potential donors across the coast.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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They're suited up in field clothes — long sleeves and long pants, covered in tick repellant — and stocked with surveys and pamphlets to hand out.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And Vulnicura is Björk’s estimable contribution to the breakup album canon, inspired by the end of her relationship with Matthew Barney, her partner of 11 years and the father of one of her children.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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My Name Is Barbra spans Streisand’s entire life, including her contributions as an actress and musician, as well as her friendships with the likes of Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, and her husband, James Brolin.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rosenthal recommends using the one-third rule, which means leaving one-third of the surface free in order to provide visual balance.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Jon will then walk through the home and can provide an offer price within 24 hours.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line: The search process may have been doomed from the start, when the Houston skyline was pictured on the hiring brochure.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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Don’t expect to see a glacier calve, whales feeding, or for your trip to match the brochure.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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