as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of handout
Max Rodenbeck, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
Most importantly, don't expect a handout, says Paul.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The actor stayed in Louisville long enough to hand out Halloween candy to surprised trick-or-treaters.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Verb
The now empty ruin-field is where the GHF set up its first food handouts.
—Max Rodenbeck, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
Most importantly, don't expect a handout, says Paul.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Noun
Officials wanted the pens for Vance’s office to hand out as gifts to dignitaries.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The actor stayed in Louisville long enough to hand out Halloween candy to surprised trick-or-treaters.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handout
Verb
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It will be distributed inside Gate A, the Royals said.—
Pete Grathoff
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The uncertain state of Tehran highlights the trickiness of distributing a TV show ripped from geopolitical headlines — particularly when that distributor has a much larger business around the world than just airing television shows.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The kit includes a booklet with test tubes, chemicals to play with (that won't hurt anybody, of course), as well as a cardboard VR headset that can be paired with a phone to find instructional videos from Mr. Nye himself.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Impressive, considering those builds aren’t even in the booklet!—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The director general of Gaza’s health ministry said the strike hit near a medical center dispensing children’s formula to women.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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As Dee and Dennis raced to loot their parents' house, Charlie, Frank, and Mac found that Philly strippers (including future stars Tiffany Haddish and Natasha Leggero) were moved to dispense free lap dances on guys in wheelchairs, a lightbulb moment that ignited the bond between Charlie and Frank.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Then, in 1958, a Massachusetts senator with his sights on the White House published a pamphlet calling for a change to the nation's laws.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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Zoo visitors can get botanical tour pamphlets near the ticket booth or online, which are filled with colorful pictures and plant facts.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The terms outline a plan for $470 million worth of stadium improvements with the Bengals paying $120 million and county contributions capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Feedback from countless measures provided the intelligence to refine and invent, not just correct and adjust.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Dobbins, just signed last month, got a one-year deal to come in, be a veteran presence in the room and provide juice both in the running game and as a pass protector.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Future goals and better correspondence Next year, the commission hopes to do more work with substance abuse and vaping prevention in school, teaching youth in the county what to do if one of their peers is overdosing and purchasing overdose kits with informational brochures to hand out.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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Beaches on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast The Caribbean side of Costa Rica boasts the beaches that are printed on tourist brochures and postcards.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Handout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handout. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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