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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
Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of other entertaining but non-taxing options out there across various streaming libraries.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The final six outs were stressful, with Blake Treinen taking care of the eighth, and — in another unthinkable turn — starting pitcher Walker Buehler emerging for the save in the ninth.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
The indoor and outdoor amusement district, which spans 20 acres, is an out-of-this-galaxy experience filled with events, attractions, interactive art installations, design, retail, technology, bars and restaurants.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Dial, 6 Feb. 2025
The athlete was outed by a teammate in a previous lawsuit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Tavares is still playing second-line centre, a burdensome role, and even stepped into the top spot when Auston Matthews has been out with injury.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of other entertaining but non-taxing options out there across various streaming libraries.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The final six outs were stressful, with Blake Treinen taking care of the eighth, and — in another unthinkable turn — starting pitcher Walker Buehler emerging for the save in the ninth.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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: $47,869.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
The indoor and outdoor amusement district, which spans 20 acres, is an out-of-this-galaxy experience filled with events, attractions, interactive art installations, design, retail, technology, bars and restaurants.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Finding a job then becomes difficult, because many employers require an education certificate that would reveal the person’s biological gender, in effect outing them.
—The Dial, 6 Feb. 2025
The athlete was outed by a teammate in a previous lawsuit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
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The big picture: Interest in gardening exploded during the pandemic, when people isolated in their homes sought refuge outside, and signals suggest it's remained high since.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two healthy dogs were found on the property -- one inside and one outside.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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At the meeting, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai read aloud a question about DeepSeek, the Chinese start-up lab that roiled U.S. markets recently when its app shot to the top of the Apple’s App Store, supplanting ChatGPT.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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As their voices are considered intimate, they are banned from singing or reading aloud or being heard outside their homes.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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They’ve all been recently renovated to optimize comfort without sacrificing style.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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It’ll be needed for life in F1’s toughest seat, as predecessors Sergio Pérez, Albon and Gasly will all attest.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Nobody can really say now what the land is worth, nor whether people will finally shy away from building in an area where winds and fire are always a threat.—
Bill Dwyre,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Because one injury could ruin his trade value, and the Sabres could see Zucker walk away in the offseason for nothing.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the cops is executed, and the other escapes.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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More recently, he’s allowed for individual room rentals during peak seasons, thus welcoming almost-regular folks to that pristine Caribbean escape, which also happens to be a successful lemur refuge.—
Heidi Mitchell,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And just like Chastain once adamantly refused to change his ways, Hocevar also didn’t sound like someone intent on changing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Powell recalled how his mother was intent on testifying before Congress to clear her name and shine a light on the bullying tactics that the government was employing.—
Jevon Phillips,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Before his death, Brings Plenty had gone missing after he was declared wanted by the Lawrence Police Department on allegations of domestic violence.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Times asked the mayor’s team on Thursday why the Q and A has gone missing from so many of the mayor’s video clips and livestreams.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The search for nationhood spread far and wide, becoming a central organizing principle of the world and one of its most potent political ideologies.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Farm workers and people who have backyard flocks are at higher risk of infection, but scientists are concerned that the virus will spread further – and possibly adapt to spread between people.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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