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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
Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
The drawback is plants are susceptible to winter drought when temperatures are above freezing, the sun is out and winds are strong.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
And changes to streets are being done regularly, with the city spending about $74.4 million to, among other things, reduce lanes, add bump outs or build traffic circles at intersections to calm traffic.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
More importantly, the growing outrage over the high rejection rate among California applicants forced UC to cap its out-of-state students at 18% for most of its campuses and attempt to grow its collective student body.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Wiener’s office cited the case of a transgender woman in Stanislaus County who successfully sued to have her court records made private after she was forcibly outed on social media and at work by anonymous internet trolls , as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
In a competitive situation for nonfiction projects about Combs — at least four other major titles are out, with another at Netflix to come — The Fall of Diddy tells its story with the help of accusers, former press reps, a onetime assistant and a childhood friend, among other insiders.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
The drawback is plants are susceptible to winter drought when temperatures are above freezing, the sun is out and winds are strong.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
After Rodón got two quick outs, the Dodgers didn’t seem to have much brewing.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
And changes to streets are being done regularly, with the city spending about $74.4 million to, among other things, reduce lanes, add bump outs or build traffic circles at intersections to calm traffic.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Despite Kelly wanting to place blame on the city's first out lesbian fire chief, most experts agree that climate change is the culprit behind the increasing volatility, size, and frequency of wildfires.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
More importantly, the growing outrage over the high rejection rate among California applicants forced UC to cap its out-of-state students at 18% for most of its campuses and attempt to grow its collective student body.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
He’s had at least 70 yards in 14 consecutive postseason games — averaging 99.1 yards per outing over that stretch.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Wiener’s office cited the case of a transgender woman in Stanislaus County who successfully sued to have her court records made private after she was forcibly outed on social media and at work by anonymous internet trolls , as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Kids ran around with new toys, and families looked relieved to be outside in the sun, but there weren’t many people out and about.—
Araceli Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Just outside, my large wraparound porch had an outdoor shower, comfortable lounge area, dining table and chairs, and a refreshing plunge pool, all overlooking the incredible mountain and valley vistas.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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During testimony, the jurors were given an opportunity to write down their own questions, which the judge read aloud.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The emails were read aloud in a London courtroom, the New York Post reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hopefully, the Recording Academy voters can all agree, however, that the best of the bunch this year is both a long time coming and totally fresh: Kim Gordon’s The Collective.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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This havoc inspired the federal government to intervene to end the environmental wreckage, spare watersheds and shield communities, all under the aegis of conservation, which became a global project.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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General manager Chris Drury made a big play adding Miller on Friday night, but this is still a team sitting 5 points away from a playoff spot with 31 games to go, and the 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins demonstrated Drury’s work is likely far from over in this season of change.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Guests can indulge in the spa, which comes with a comprehensive menu of treatments, or head right to the beach just steps away.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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Rivera said she and her two young children were trapped — the flames blocked every escape route.—
Jesse Coburn,
Curbed,
31 Jan. 2025
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John Nigh — whose criminal history includes violent charges and spans multiple counties — is being pursued by the Craven County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and other agencies following his escape from the Craven County Jail on Sunday afternoon.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is intent on changing the script of American cities plagued by crime by implementing policy changes that have led to violent crime taking a tumble.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The program is the latest target of Trump political appointees intent on reversing even the most workaday decisions made by their predecessors.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Police in Georgia were seeking the public’s help on Wednesday to find a man who went missing while making a DoorDash delivery.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Two days after a snowboarder went missing at a California mountain ski resort as a storm rolled in, he has been found, rescuers say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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With these acquisitions, the Sky are developing a clear identity for their backcourt: a lengthy and defensive-minded group with an ability to spread the floor via shooting, giving bigs Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso space to work in the paint and low post.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Without Toppin, the Red Raiders tried to spread the floor and attack mismatches, with associate head coach Jeff Linder moving the pieces from the sideline.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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