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as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the search parties were sent in different directions and told to cry out if they discovered anything
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as in all
to a full extent or degree
when stretched out, the ribbon was just long enough
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
I really don't want to go to the party, and I've been searching for an out
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as in intent
fully committed to achieving a goal
he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around
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as in to eject
to drive or force out
before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter
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Recent Examples of out
Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Now that all of the nominations are out, this morning there are some initially eupeptic and caffeinated would-be contenders who just didn’t get any love from voters at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The Royals added three more in the third after Teoscar Hernández let a hard-hit, but very much catchable, line drive get over his head in right to score one run, and Bobby Witt Jr. added a two-run homer with two outs in the inning.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Adverb
The first model out was half-naked, her body covered in silver glitter, save for a mixed-metal pom-pom skirt.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Now that all of the nominations are out, this morning there are some initially eupeptic and caffeinated would-be contenders who just didn’t get any love from voters at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Noun
And the two outs that followed — a fly ball from Jackson Chourio and grounder from Christian Yelich — proved to be only a temporary reprieve.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The Royals added three more in the third after Teoscar Hernández let a hard-hit, but very much catchable, line drive get over his head in right to score one run, and Bobby Witt Jr. added a two-run homer with two outs in the inning.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Adjective
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $157,697.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Rodrigo is not the only celebrity who has outed herself as a stan.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Their forensic analysis led them to an already successful format: People reading Reddit stories aloud while Minecraft or Subway Surfers gameplay run in the background.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The woman appeared on video on Wednesday, reading a statement aloud for the court.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Alix Earle's summer is all about good vibes, great company and something to share under the sun.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Early on, the race was all about being first to market with anything powered by AI.—
Itzik Levy,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Alaina Chou, commerce writer, liked that the tight bubbles were sustained before fading gracefully away.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Village of Om Plant Kitchen opened in December as Sacramento’s first fully vegan sushi restaurant offering rolls, nigiri and pan-Asian cuisine, just steps away from Buddha Belly at 1915 S St. in the Newton Booth neighborhood of midtown.—
Irene Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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This stretch of Atlantic coast is the perfect crowd-free escape in the mornings: a long stretch of beach fringed by windswept dunes, with waves that are usually ridable.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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Reading has always been my escape when life feels overwhelming.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Would Pelle Larsson remain a feisty presence intent on challenging for a rotation role?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The body of the missing hiker, identified as Drew Hall of Visalia, Calif., was found below Sawtooth Peak in Sequoia National Park, according to a news release from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks published on Monday, July 14.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The same region of Texas Hill Country where a flash flood on July 4 killed more than 130 people was hit again with downpours a week later, forcing searchers to temporarily pause their efforts to find missing victims.—
Jeremy Porter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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With the draft beginning this coming Sunday and the trade deadline at the end of the month, A.J. Preller’s closest lieutenants are in San Diego rather than spread around the country looking at big-league and amateur players.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Zoning, including single-family-exclusive zoning, first spread across the US in the early 20th century (before that, development was far more freewheeling and improvised).—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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