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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
Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
As one of the oldest running shoe brands out there, New Balance has always had a reputation for making solid sneaks that get the job done.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Of their 37 runs this season, 18 have come after there are two outs in an inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Nothing but tense possession from here on out folks.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Here’s a fun fact for all the marketing pros out there: Blogs are your playground for SEO keywords.
—Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
As one of the oldest running shoe brands out there, New Balance has always had a reputation for making solid sneaks that get the job done.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Phillies, leading 3-0, needed six more outs after Luzardo departed and proved something without two of their best relievers — José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering — available.
Barely.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Of their 37 runs this season, 18 have come after there are two outs in an inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The many out buildings include ’The Marsh House’, a working greenhouse and plenty of out buildings.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Nothing but tense possession from here on out folks.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
The sudden change reportedly outed multiple students who are transgender or have legal name changes.
—Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
Adverb
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They are seen strolling outside, playing on the floor, stretching alongside one another and hugging.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the agents marched outside, Cliatt followed them, asking for an explanation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Or, as Dries put it, was all about paying attention.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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If Ward, Sanders, and Dart are all off the board when the Steelers come up, the team could get desperate.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In the beginning of the movie, Karsh goes on a date, but his grief scares the woman away.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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It was acquired in 1989 and has remained tucked away in the same private collection ever since—until now.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Recently, Ruff has sounded like a coach who is intent on seeing things through with this Sabres team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When Michele Romano went missing last August, her family and their close friend, podcaster Lauren Lee Malloy, labored over flyers bearing her image: a woman with a gentle smile and a spill of braids, wrapped in a cozy, pale rainbow cardigan.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bookbindings For the record, Tom paid for Maddie’s missing ear to be reconstructed.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some updates that have long been anticipated by eager users could, however, spread the risk of attack beyond just those folks using Gmail.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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