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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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
There must be someone out there who would love him so much???
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
In fact, a fair number of Judge Chang’s queries to Crichton’s team expressed out and out skepticism sometimes of their perspective focusing on plans for an ER reboot and what became The Pitt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite her bravery, Thompson was later forcibly outed as a transgender woman – and her life would ultimately end in tragedy.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Abani Nuevo Collection Area Rug There are a lot of neutral rugs out there and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
There must be someone out there who would love him so much???
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
If Tyrese Haliburton has a healthy, steady second half, the Pacers could be a tough out.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The Spanish actress is the first out transgender woman to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, however, Netflix has been distancing itself from her in the weeks since, reportedly refocusing its awards campaign.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
In fact, a fair number of Judge Chang’s queries to Crichton’s team expressed out and out skepticism sometimes of their perspective focusing on plans for an ER reboot and what became The Pitt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Aspects of the Parcae program had been unofficially outed over the years by a few enterprising journalists in such venues as Aviation Week & Space Technology and The Space Review, by historians like Day, and even by a Russian military advisor in a Ministry of Defense journal.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite her bravery, Thompson was later forcibly outed as a transgender woman – and her life would ultimately end in tragedy.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
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Slowing Down and Lotus-Inspired Dining The new season of The White Lotus opens with a meditation session in a glass pavilion, interrupted by gunshots heard outside.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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For people with itchy, water eyes, consider wearing glasses or sunglasses outside to help keep pollen out of your eyes.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ads were read aloud in Black churches and in barbershops, harnessing the power of what Giesberg describes as an elaborate Black grapevine.—
Barbara Spindel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Mar. 2025
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The text of the resolution, which was a summary of Massachusetts Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro’s Feb. 27 letter to the council sharing the conclusions of his three-year investigation, was read aloud ahead of the vote.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Sickness is a Bestseller Again The Sickness is a bestseller once again all around the world.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway raised its stakes in Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui & Co., Itochu, Marubeni and Sumitomo — all to 7.4%.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Productive performers such as Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool fizzled out before being shipped away, and veteran acquisitions such as Allen Robinson and Mike Williams never took off.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Trojans missed 14 consecutive shots, starting late in the third quarter, and made only four baskets in the fourth as their 48-35 lead withered away.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Reality: Most Will Not Be Able to Enter Canada Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has left many searching for an escape, but Canada will not be a viable refuge for the vast majority.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Bonar, at the fire’s eastern edge in Pasadena, was thinking the same thing after making a quick escape.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These technologies help marketers identify intent signals, prioritize accounts, and engage decision-makers with relevant content at the right time.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aurora Police Public Information Officer Joe Moylan said the department did not receive a report about the escaped detainees until approximately 2:30 a.m., two hours after the men were confirmed missing and five hours after the facility's power went out.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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What’s missing is advocacy – enthusiastic customers who believe their bank is working hard for their financial security and aren’t shy to tell others about it.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ripple effects of the tense relations with the US have spread through Canadian society, with fans at NHL and NBA games in Canada even booing the US national anthem.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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That evening outside Eaton Canyon, the fire spread without halting.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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