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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
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Strikeouts are a single lens in viewing the substantive changes over the last 100-plus years in how pitchers are utilized, record outs and withstand the burden.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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: $129,842.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Would a gay guy be outing himself by saying he’s obsessed with her?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Adverb
More than a dozen Bears were missing Wednesday, and Johnson acknowledged afterward that several were out with soft-tissue injuries.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Noun
With two outs and none on, Michael Torres singled and scored on Jake Ogden’s double.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Strikeouts are a single lens in viewing the substantive changes over the last 100-plus years in how pitchers are utilized, record outs and withstand the burden.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Adjective
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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: $129,842.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
The motion says the rapper's post resulted in direct danger for Viverito, whose home address was outed, and District Attorney Fani Willis, who was threatened with assassination.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Would a gay guy be outing himself by saying he’s obsessed with her?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, authorities advised people shut windows at night, avoid strenuous activity outside and watch for breathing issues.—
Patrick Whittle,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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On Friday, May 30, the jury heard from witness Talita Maia through a transcript read aloud by court staff.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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The secrets were so sacred they could not be uttered aloud inside the village.—
Derrick Bryson Taylor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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When the Lakers won the championship in 2020, Alex Caruso, Dwight Howard and Kyle Kuzma were all on bargain deals.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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But even the flames of hell can’t keep Southerners away from our beloved summer desserts.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said the time away could bring a new wave of energy to Messi and the others.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Authorities said the woman knew of Massey's escape plans in advance, communicated with him after his escape, and misled authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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She was arrested after allegedly helping Massey after his escape, Louisiana State Police said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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On hand are four paranormal investigators intent to solve the mysterious disappearance of a family from a manor where something otherworldly has taken place.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Congress hasn’t so much been defeated as surrendered, one majority at a time — and Trump is intent on taking all the spoils won by his predecessors’ 50-year siege.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Divers were searching New York City’s East River under the Roosevelt Island Bridge Friday for a missing 15-year-old girl who went into the water but never resurfaced.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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But more than confidence and an impressive stat line, Neville has something else that had gone missing in Fayetteville: Joy.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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But some storefronts have shuttered as fear has spread, said Marie Jean-Francois, 45, one business owner there.—
Mark Bonamo,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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After rumors spread recently that Coinbase and Ripple were vying to acquire Circle, the largest stablecoin company in the United States just squashed speculation by announcing their IPO will go live next week on June 4.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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