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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
David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Then, when out at dinner on the cast trip, Gina almost chokes to death on an oyster just like Kiki Barth just did.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
After a lat injury in spring training robbed him of half of the season, Montas posted a 6.38 ERA in 36 2/3 innings (seven starts, one appearance after an opener), failing to record an out in the fifth inning of a game in all but two outings.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Those qualities, if combined with consistency, will quell any concerns about his adaptability to the Premier League and the need to fine-tune his out-of-possession attributes.
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—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Among the line-up for this year’s speakers is also director-producer duo Ben Wheatley and Andy Starke (Kill List, Bulk, Sightseers) as well as Andrea Arnold, best known for her 2024 Cannes outing Bird.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
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Adverb
Reportedly, when Blue Protocol is fully out, both mobile and PC players will be on the same exact servers, which should definitely help sever populations stay full and active.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Then, when out at dinner on the cast trip, Gina almost chokes to death on an oyster just like Kiki Barth just did.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
More importantly for Chris, with Waller on the outs, A.R.G.U.S. is now run by Rick Flag Sr.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
After a lat injury in spring training robbed him of half of the season, Montas posted a 6.38 ERA in 36 2/3 innings (seven starts, one appearance after an opener), failing to record an out in the fifth inning of a game in all but two outings.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Jonnu Smith ran a high volume of out routes (20.6 percent), hitches (19.7 percent), crossing routes (15.7 percent) and go routes (14.6 percent), per TruMedia.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Those qualities, if combined with consistency, will quell any concerns about his adaptability to the Premier League and the need to fine-tune his out-of-possession attributes.
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—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Verb
Prosecutors also alerted the judge that an individual inside the courtroom this week had broadcast the proceedings into his phone, using Mia's name and later outing her again on his YouTube channel.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Among the line-up for this year’s speakers is also director-producer duo Ben Wheatley and Andy Starke (Kill List, Bulk, Sightseers) as well as Andrea Arnold, best known for her 2024 Cannes outing Bird.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The caller heard arguing outside between Lopez Gress and the caller's father and opened the garage door to investigate, Cody said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Amy wonders aloud to PEOPLE one day after dropping off Abigail at Ole Miss.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Harbaugh wondered aloud: What if Brosmer hadn’t made the jump last year?—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Remnants of those influences are all around the country.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Anthropic, OpenAI, and DeepMind have all outlined escalating levels of safety precautions—akin to the military’s DEFCON system—corresponding to more powerful AI models.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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If the rural hospital down the road were to close, the closest hospital would be at least an hour away in Roanoke.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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But new natural gas plants won’t come online for another five years due to supply issues, new nuclear power is a decade away and no new coal plants are on the drawing board.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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Monitor the Garlic and Deer fires, keeping the both fires within their current perimeters and mop up the the extent necessary to prevent the likelihood of an escape.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Baker has the brand’s sheets in a warm hue that evokes earthy desert tones and transforms her bedroom into a serene escape.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Josh Brolin plays a grieving father who is intent on finding his missing child and is suspicious that the young teacher had something to do with it.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Jaguars and Hunter seem intent on making that happen at the pro level, something that’s unheard of.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our house was spared, but things went missing anyway.—
Jeanie Riess,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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The parents of a missing 7-month-old boy have been arrested after claims of a kidnapping didn’t line up, California deputies say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Things can get worse when the tumors spread inside the body like to the lungs, liver, kidneys and lymph nodes.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Drinking contaminated water does not present a risk, and the infection does not spread from one person to another, Lundstrom added.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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