How to Use give out in a Sentence

give out

verb
  • Hire a host; tell a few jokes; sing the songs; give out the awards.
    Vulture, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Well, what about the guys who give out the Nobel Prize?
    Namwali Serpell, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2022
  • But then Tess still wants to kind of come in and give out the advice.
    Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Keira Brady leapt for a spike, the ball hit the hardwood, and head coach CJ Suarez felt his legs give out.
    Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2022
  • When is the best time to buy candy to give out to trick-or-treaters this Halloween?
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2022
  • His silliness was the first thing to go once his heart started to give out.
    Marisa Silver, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The judges have not yet given out their Group Golden Buzzer.
    Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • No, the stock market doesn’t just give out 8.2% yields for nothing.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The original bread slicer gave out around the time Tosdevin took over.
    oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • One lumen is equal to the amount of light given out by a candle in a square foot area.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Sometimes, a house will give out more than 1,000 pieces of candy and still run out.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Those who favor this lip color are quick to give out huge smiles and big hugs.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
  • The 89th Academy Awards were nearing their end, with just one award left to give out.
    Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
  • For instance, my team and I were asked to give out a swag bag for an event that’s taking place next year.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
  • On Monday, from from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the shop will give out free scoops — with the suggestion that guests donate $1.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Many music awards give out some of their trophies ahead of the big night, but the ACMs may have more of a mandate to do so.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2024
  • Dunkin’ will give out free samples of its new products.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2022
  • Once, Reid was in charge of the sweet-and-sour meatballs and stuck with the mandate to only give out three per person.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
  • At that moment a vet tech comes to fetch Blu for a checkup, and his legs give out right there in the waiting room.
    Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 8 July 2022
  • First hour that sign was up, the insurance folks gave out more than 100 lunches.
    Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • One knee implant gave out in just nine months, Moody told the group, according to the minutes.
    Fred Schulte, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Next year, both awards should be given out during the telecast.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The brothers and the brother-in-law were out knocking on doors, giving out flyers.
    Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 22 July 2023
  • And after going through the whole wedding process, Harris has a few more vows to give out.
    Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2022
  • If the city doesn’t follow state rules, any speeding tickets deputies give out wouldn’t be valid.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
  • At every step, rocks could give way above them, or their legs could give out below them.
    Myke Cole and Michael Livingston, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The last thing a Texan needs is for their air conditioning unit to give out.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Instead of cash, some people give out socks, gloves, or gift cards for small amounts to be redeemed for food.
    Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 24 Nov. 2022
  • The Democrats give out friendship bracelets and signs, excited to engage with fellow Democrats in the red state.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Instead of being on the receiving end, Playboi Carti is giving out a gift for all of his fans on his 29th birthday.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2024

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