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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
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Kristin Cavallari is getting back out there — but, she's got a lot more rules for dating this time around.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
There were two outs, but the Phillies had runners on the corners.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Asked about the potentially catastrophic risk posed by an out-of-control AI, Hinton admitted there was no certainty.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
James Factora, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Liz previously outed Sean living with Jimmy to Paul.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
There are still a shocking number of deluded and misguided folks out there who believe Trump won in 2020.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Kristin Cavallari is getting back out there — but, she's got a lot more rules for dating this time around.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Taylor Rogers was required to record the final three outs after Camilo Doval blew his fifth save of the season in soul-crushing fashion.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
There were two outs, but the Phillies had runners on the corners.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Adjective
After years of living in secret, Sonic accidentally causes a massive power outage with his out-of-control speed, drawing the attention of Dr. Robotnik (played to comedic perfection by Jim Carrey), an eccentric scientist who becomes intent on harnessing Sonic’s powers for his evil schemes.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Asked about the potentially catastrophic risk posed by an out-of-control AI, Hinton admitted there was no certainty.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
After she was outed, at least four college teams forfeited games against SJSU.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Liz previously outed Sean living with Jimmy to Paul.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
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Nonetheless, Lindsey continued leaving food outside, and as the months passed, the cat gradually grew more comfortable.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Texas, the DOJ reached an agreement with the state that involves department staff standing outside, rather than inside, the polling places to conduct monitoring.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Intimidation tactics could include viewing personal voter information, announcing voter information aloud, challenging voters, taking photos or videos or invading voters' personal space, per the Brennan Center for Justice.April Rubin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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But the evidence mishap last Wednesday, where a witness read aloud something that was supposed to be excluded, sent the trial to the brink of a possible mistrial yet again and triggered the new round of plea deals.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Up until now, the DC universe’s TV presence has been scattered all across the network and streaming landscape, from the Greg Berlanti–produced CW shows in the Arrowverse to Fox’s Gotham to Max’s animated Harley Quinn series — but almost entirely excluded from the TV-awards conversation.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Musical artists Taylor Swift, Eminem, Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin and Bruce Springsteen have all voiced their support.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s well away from most other deer — and hunters, who are focusing on better-looking ground with better traditional habitat hundreds of yards away.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The idea to bomb London is a result of this dissatisfaction: why should the Irish people bear the brunt of the war when the enemy is just a ferry ride away?Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Add touches of soft and cozy textures to finish the look—and don’t forget to layer your textiles and pillows for the ultimate comfort escape.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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How To Complete The Find The Source Quest In Escape From Tarkov To complete the Find The Source quest in Escape From Tarkov you first need to have completed the Matter Of Technique quest, which is reasonably easy to complete.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Back home on Wall Street, meanwhile, Lutnick seems intent on reviving the moribund SPAC market.Dan Primack, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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President of baseball operations Craig Breslow seems intent on upgrading his starting rotation, based on recent comments to The Athletic.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a new state law in play in California this year, meant to give voters more time to fix their ballot if there’s a missing or mismatched signature, which could also delay official results.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Due to a freak lightning storm, Mr. Lad and other oversize advertising figures come to life during the night, searching for the missing doughnut and wreaking havoc on Springfield.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fix the Hide Before Tweaking the Spread If things aren’t going as planned and ducks aren’t finishing, duck hunters tend to want to mess with the decoy spread.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Dozens of firefighters were battling the brush fire just days after fires in wooded areas of Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey spread smoke across New York City.Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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