rout (out)

verb

Definition of rout (out)next
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort if you give me some time, I can probably rout out more supplies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rout (out)
  1. find
  2. learn
  3. discover
  4. locate
  5. get
Verb
  • Popular on Variety Moreover, those who have highly specialized skills — research, analytics, marketing, finance — can find themselves in demand as consultants and contract workers from the same companies that have gutted their teams through layoffs.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Good catchers are hard to find, and the Cubs viewed the possibility of trading for one as increasingly unlikely.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of find
Verb
  • Through the Zillow Owner Dashboard, homeowners can track their property's value, explore pricing options for potential sales and learn about market trends in their area.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • To learn more about the efforts on Wall Street or to shop local vendors, visit mi​​racleonwallstavl.com.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of learn
Verb
  • The bodies of 11 Indian nationals and one Georgian citizen were discovered on the second floor above an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, the largest ski resort in the country, local police said in a statement issued Saturday.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • After Chen’s body was discovered, Dawson was located at a nearby island with his wallet and passport, according to authorities.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of discover
Verb
  • However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Naila immediately began calling anyone in Syria who might help locate her sister and her family.
    Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of locate
Verb
  • The suit, which originally only named Combs as a defendant, alleges that a woman who identified herself only as Jane Doe was trying to get into the VMAs in New York City the night of the assault.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The way he's gotten to F1 has been a little difficult the last couple of years.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of get
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Thesaurus Entries Near rout (out)

routing (out)

rout (out)

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“Rout (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rout%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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