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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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Of course, there’s still a lot more out there and a lot more to go.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
For many fans, Thursday’s finale is one last chance to party Bay Area style at an A’s game — tailgating in the parking lot, dancing to the right field drummers and, hopefully, singing along to Kool & the Gang after the final out.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
The out and proud Ted comes to visit Steven midway through season 1, and provides a fascinating contrast to Steven's reluctance to embrace his sexuality, primarily out of fear of his father's reprisal.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
This is Jonas’ first non-Brothers Broadway outing in 12 years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mitchell Robinson was already expected to be out until around February recovering from his second procedure to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Of course, there’s still a lot more out there and a lot more to go.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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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
For many fans, Thursday’s finale is one last chance to party Bay Area style at an A’s game — tailgating in the parking lot, dancing to the right field drummers and, hopefully, singing along to Kool & the Gang after the final out.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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: $59,963.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
The out and proud Ted comes to visit Steven midway through season 1, and provides a fascinating contrast to Steven's reluctance to embrace his sexuality, primarily out of fear of his father's reprisal.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Overall, Williamson has only had one good scoring outing against the Warriors in eight career games.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
This is Jonas’ first non-Brothers Broadway outing in 12 years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alongside Daughters Hope and Haley and Ex-Fiancé Joel Schiffman Hope and Haley were also seen outside with their mom at the end of the 8 a.m. hour, standing on the Plaza as Kotb shared her final goodbye.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, staying indoors doesn’t mean remaining oblivious as to what is happening outside.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hoffman's slider was so effective that day, Harper reportedly wondered aloud why Hoffman wasn't pitching out of the Phillies' bullpen.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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The text has been called America’s first viral communications event: Its content gripped and inspired Americans, who loudly read it aloud on the street and in bars, spreading Paine’s message.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Apps aren’t all bad, and the TikTok ban can be used to prompt open and deeper discussions about your child’s mental health.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
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They’re all bound for the Sunday Family Series at Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe.Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Texas will play Ohio State on Friday night in the College Football Playoff, but the outrageous early success in basketball has taken a lot of attention away from the Longhorns, who are in their first year in the SEC, and onto basketball.Wally Hall, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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In short, digital experiences should be designed to give time to users, rather than take it away.Olof Schybergson, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
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Chances are, with this cheat seemingly becoming more of an issue, a lot of Escape From Tarkov players will switch to the controversial PvE mode in the coming days to avoid them.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Divine retribution was a central theme, but the possibility of escape was often embedded.Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Kevin Mazur for Getty Images; Panerai Morris Chestnut in a Panerai Luminor Presenter and actor in the CBS series Watson, Morris Chestnut was intent on standing out at the big event in a cherry red suit, tie, and shirt.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Olmo, however, appears intent on remaining in Catalonia.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Last month, Hamas said that 33 detainees had been killed through the conflict and that more had gone missing, blaming Netanyahu for the situation.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Authorities have found the second body in their search for two brothers who had gone missing during a duck-hunting trip in Northern California last month.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Many celebrities, including Spencer Pratt, Anna Faris, and Adrien Brody, have unfortunately lost their homes due to the rapidly spreading wildfires, with many other Angelenos under evacuation orders.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rapidly spreading wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County Wednesday have destroyed roughly 1,000 structures and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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