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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
EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Kitchen Cabinet Refresh Of all the small paint projects out there, Kantz says refreshing your kitchen cabinets is one that can provide a whole new look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 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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Adverb
But, come to all my shows, ask promoters about me, keep me out there, keep me traveling, keep me touring, just spread the good word about me!
—EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Kitchen Cabinet Refresh Of all the small paint projects out there, Kantz says refreshing your kitchen cabinets is one that can provide a whole new look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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Having a supply of N95 respirators for going outside when air quality is poor.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Valentyna, meanwhile, spent more than a week in the basement as fighting raged outside.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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In another cruel twist, the 33 hostages (who are a mix of living and dead captives) will not be released all at once, but only gradually over the course of the 42-day initial phase.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 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
Adverb
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Continuing to slog away into the night isn't the answer, but doing things differently could transform everything.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This gives you media controls without leaving the touchpad or mousing away from your work.—
Brian Westover,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Avoiding the slave-catcher threat, practical abolitionists like Still kept the books, managed the money, and worked to make the escape to Canada more efficient.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even after landing Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges over the offseason, New York seems intent on adding more talent to their roster.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Jaylen Brown seemed intent on putting pressure on the rim throughout the game.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On December 7, her 17-year-old husky, named Lady, sadly went missing and Cuffe is still searching for her.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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And that, Fleck says, is often what’s missing when couples are trying to find their way out of a stalemate.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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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