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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
Will Graves, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Asked about Volpe’s home run barrage, Boone made sure to note that he’s hit a few balls on the screws that ended up as outs.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
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
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
The Yankees have had just one save opportunity since; Luke Weaver recorded one over four outs against Arizona on Thursday night.
—Will Graves, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Asked about Volpe’s home run barrage, Boone made sure to note that he’s hit a few balls on the screws that ended up as outs.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your driveway total purchase price came to: $96,334.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
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
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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But Timothy Lutz, director of the county’s Department of Health Services, said that just living outside increases a person’s risk of arrest on other charges by making encountering an officer more likely.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rest and relaxation are otherwise encouraged via the design itself, from the warm woods that wrap around the place to the open design that prioritizes open spaces for roaming, lots of windows for peering outside, and a bathroom with a massive tub for taking a good long soak.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Gaffes like falling up the stairs of Air Force One and reading teleprompter instructions aloud became conservative fodder that escalated as the years progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nicklaus once said aloud that a 25-year-old McIlroy might win 15 or 20 majors.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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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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In-game bonus points, extra points for away wins and a shot clock to manage over rates are expected to be ratified shortly with the new cycle of the World Test Championship to start in June.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maybe after a decade and a half of ruling the charts, the only thing that offers Aubrey Graham an escape from anhedonia is the fleeting euphoria of a lottery hit.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2025
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At least two made it to the Missouri River – the first captured in Boonville, Missouri, and the largest, a 3-footer, pulled from the river near Jefferson City by a fisherman, nearly three months after its escape.—
Jeremy Drouin,
Kansas City Star,
14 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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The Metropolitan Police of Cartagena said the 40-year-old man had a flight to Amsterdam and was intent on taking more than 220 grams of cocaine to the European country.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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 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
Verb
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The feeder didn't keep it cold enough to spread the meals out and the wet food was not at a safe eating temperature.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 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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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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