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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Here’s our annual rundown of the largest distribution awards handed out by the British Film Institute.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
Analysts have pointed out how additional stimulus will also likely go toward banks, not direct handouts to consumers.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Here’s our annual rundown of the largest distribution awards handed out by the British Film Institute.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
The handout tells the full story of each of the characters.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
Analysts have pointed out how additional stimulus will also likely go toward banks, not direct handouts to consumers.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Volunteers distribute water and other supplies at the Westwood Recreation Center on Thursday.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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On Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the district will distribute pre-packaged meals at 16 sites for students.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The incoming first lady held her booklet right-side up.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The booklet has also inspired a private initiative called Project Gather, which aims in 2025 to foster connection and build community through food.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Where to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announcement Nintendo will livestream its Direct presentation on its official YouTube and Twitch channels.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The annual event is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious presentation of Indigenous art in the world.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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That trade group represents compounding pharmacies and hybrid pharmacies that also dispense regular drug prescriptions.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fears fed by decades of sectarian propaganda won’t dissipate all at once, but the new government can help assuage them by holding rebel groups accountable and ensuring that justice is dispensed by lawmakers rather than by armed groups with scores to settle.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, many colonists had not seriously considered separating from the mother country—until a history-making pamphlet was published in the City of Brotherly Love on January 10, 1776.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recycle old manuals and menus Many instruction manuals can be found online, and restaurant menus change too often to rely on a pamphlet from 2018.Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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City officials provided renderings, which show a white bridge with two sets of arches on either side.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Oils, scrubs, and detoxes all provide balance and ensure optimal growth.Essence, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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But both can be sold for the same price, according to the brochure, which estimated that 1,000 bottles of Purezza water sold at $5 per bottle could generate $13,200 in annual profit for the seller.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The brochure says to allow about 90 minutes for the round trip and to take plenty of water, especially when hiking in the summer.Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Hand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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