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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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Producer price index data for March will be out on Friday morning.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The big moments kept finding Shaw, who was 1-for-5 with two strikeouts and stranded three on base with two outs.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
During the hearing, Reyes — a Biden appointee and the first out lesbian to serve as district judge for the District of Columbia — excoriated Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyer Jason Lynch, asserting that Trump’s order plainly discriminates against trans people in violation of the law.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 19 Feb. 2025
Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Some of the most stylish appliances out there, stick vacuums are both sleek and easy to maneuver thanks to the abundance of cordless models on the market.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Producer price index data for March will be out on Friday morning.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
With two outs in the eighth, Rogers gave up back-to-back two-out singles that set the stage for Altuve, who’s more than capable of changing the complexion of a game with one swing.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The big moments kept finding Shaw, who was 1-for-5 with two strikeouts and stranded three on base with two outs.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Once a favorite to win the lead actress statue, the first out transgender person to be nominated for the honor became the metaphorical elephant in the room at Sunday’s ceremony.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
During the hearing, Reyes — a Biden appointee and the first out lesbian to serve as district judge for the District of Columbia — excoriated Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyer Jason Lynch, asserting that Trump’s order plainly discriminates against trans people in violation of the law.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
The sudden change reportedly outed multiple students who are transgender or have legal name changes.
—Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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An active family would be ideal, as well as a family that is engaged with their community, enjoys spending time outside and does things together.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The body laid in the snow outside for hours in the freezing cold.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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More than a few have wondered aloud if all of this new money is used responsibly.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pearl wondered aloud if the Tigers worked hard enough in the second half to get the ball to Broome — his guards are prone to casting up early, average shots — and noted the Gators fought hard to deny Broome his favorite places on the floor.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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After massaging into the skin, water is added which emulsifies the product and washes it away.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Based on the altar’s design, researchers hypothesize that its creator was a highly skilled artisan from Teotihuacán, located in present-day Mexico—more than 600 miles away from Tikal.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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From $49 per night. BOOK NOW The AD Travel Edit Craving an escape?—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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At this Austin escape, the design team opted for moody dark stone and natural wood shelves to act as the foundation.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Evolving Search Referring to Google user intent programming, Srinivas talked about how search is a fundamental service, and what that has meant for the industry.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Democrats were intent on making the effort as politically painful as possible, with action on some two dozen amendments to the package that GOP senators will have to defend before next year’s midterm elections.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Illini basketball team’s missing disclosures reflect an indifference to documenting NIL deals across the athletic department, the news organizations found.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Spies was thought to have gone missing after failing to return home following a weekend trip with her partner in Dalby in Queensland’s remote Western Downs, per news.com.au.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two and a half hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or an hour and 15 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or some combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, a total of 59 bodies were shipped home for burial, while another 150 were buried in Halifax, spread among three cemeteries.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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