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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Hunsicker is already out as chief executive officer of fashion rental platform CaaStle.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 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
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Phil, who requested his last name not be used for privacy reasons, was 70 years old when an acquaintance outed him against his will to his Pittsburgh neighborhood.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Hunsicker is already out as chief executive officer of fashion rental platform CaaStle.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 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
However, Ava didn't go down without a fight and threatened to out Deborah's secret.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Phil, who requested his last name not be used for privacy reasons, was 70 years old when an acquaintance outed him against his will to his Pittsburgh neighborhood.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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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
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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
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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Four 660-pound M30 rockets, each packing 180,000 tungsten fragments, rained down from as far away as 57 miles.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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From $49 per night. BOOK NOW The AD Travel Edit Craving an escape?—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not because technology may disrupt it, but because my own government seems intent on destroying it.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the Royals are intent on moving into a new ballpark when their lease expires at Kauffman Stadium, and a new ranking of all 30 MLB stadiums seems to back the need for new digs.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The teaser showed Julia Garner as a teacher whose entire classroom of kids goes missing — but only her classroom.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2025
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After his bacon had gone missing from the counter, a dog owner asked Reddit users to guess which of his pups was the culprit.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the Mayo Clinic, hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth that spreads throughout the upper body, often affecting the face, chest, and neck.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Crushed pistachios, slivered almonds and two blackberries spread over a silky custard awash with sweet, nutty flavor.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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