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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
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Rhodes-Conway became the first out lesbian elected as a mayor in Wisconsin, and only the second woman to become mayor of Madison.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
Rivera died tragically in 2020 during a boat outing with Josey.
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Heather Morris
Heather Morris, who played Brittany S. Pierce, shares sons Elijah and Owen with her husband of nearly 10 years, Taylor Hubbell.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 Nov. 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
People throughout Wisconsin ― as well as out-of-staters with ties to Wisconsin or the dairy industry ― started making day trips to the farm.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Rhodes-Conway became the first out lesbian elected as a mayor in Wisconsin, and only the second woman to become mayor of Madison.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The fear they'll be outed, identified or retaliated against for talking.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
Rivera died tragically in 2020 during a boat outing with Josey.
06 of 10
Heather Morris
Heather Morris, who played Brittany S. Pierce, shares sons Elijah and Owen with her husband of nearly 10 years, Taylor Hubbell.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
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Brighten your space with greenery When outside is uninspiring, bring nature indoors—studies find decorating your home with plants can improve your blood pressure, attention and even academic achievement.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, as bureaucratic snafus delayed the release of about a dozen January 6-ers from the DC jail, protesters gathered outside.—
Tess Owen,
WIRED,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Consider gathering your customer-facing documents—emails, brochures, instruction manuals, website content—and having someone outside your industry read them aloud.—
Anne Lackey,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Still, James says some topics remain delicate, like when Carbone recently dreamt aloud about a future life in retirement with her.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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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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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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When pressed over the national security concerns about ByteDance, Trump shied away from saying for sure if a divestiture deal would be hammered out.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Days after the Ohio Congressman, a supporter of Ukraine and NATO, stood feet away from the president-elect, grinning and with his thumb up, House Speaker Mike Johnson ousted him as chair of the House Intelligence Committee–reportedly at Trump’s request.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Looking for escape through others, drinking, working nonstop.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chuck’s possible escape isn’t the only bomb Baron drops on the couple.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 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
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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As soon as wildfires started spreading across the Los Angeles area, nonprofit organization Team Rubicon mobilized a team to help clear roadways for firefighters.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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