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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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
An out-of-the box initiative such as this by the mayor likely will bring immeasurable and immediate benefits.
—Vijay Dandapani, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Put your out-of-season coats and extra outerwear in the coat closet instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The Merv actress, 45, and the Property Brothers host, 47, teamed up with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to bring their out-of-the-box holiday decor vision to life.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Jenkins recalled how Bledsoe outed a civic group that shut kids’ lemonade stands near a golf tournament the group sponsored.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Bear in mind that all the impressions tallied that year were captured within the confines of the Nielsen panelists’ households, as out-of-home measurement was still in its zygote phase.
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The vehicle features multiple slide-out that bump interior room to over 350 square feet when fully deployed.
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Mater Dei goalie Sienna Sorensen (USC) made nine saves to out-duel former Monarchs keeper Sunny Brown (Indiana), who had seven.
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What began as a routine photography outing near the Golden Gate Bridge turned into an unexpected act of kindness for Bay Area photographer Stu Berman.
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
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Eventually, all the singers and musicians joined forces on the ground outside, delighting onlookers and tourists alike.—
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Afterward, long-standing election officials who helped lead the event reviewed the questions aloud, sending the county’s newest slate of judges home with a clean bill of ballot expertise.—
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What a gift and an honor to be able to read these words aloud, and to have had the chance to spend this time with these indelible characters.—
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Google, Meta, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, and Elon Musk’s X have all delayed, adjusted, or flat-out refused to launch AI products because of the bloc’s laws.—
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If this year’s March and June get-togethers were learning exercises — including for the staff after Tuchel began work in January — the next two and the one starting today (Sunday) are all about creating an atmosphere the players and the English public can all buy into.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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The second half was a different story, as the Bears defense cooled off Love, and Williams and the offense chipped away at the deficit.—
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In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable and even scary, cozy romances offer the perfect escape.—
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The 60 rooms and nine suites are bright and breezy, perfect for an island escape in the city.—
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More than anything, O’Leary is intent on branding himself a champion of capitalism.—
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The members of NewJeans had originally seemed intent on appealing the decision before ultimately deciding to open up talks of a return with Ador.—
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Perilous Voyages More than 5,100 Rohingya have taken boats to leave Myanmar and Bangladesh between January and early November this year, with nearly 600 people reported dead or missing, according to data from the UN Refugee Agency.—
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As of Friday, nine people remain missing, who are believed to have been in the area at the time of the crash, ABC News and WAVE reported.—
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
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The band was also unique in allowing fans to tape the concerts, with vigorous trading of tapes helping to spread recognition of their music outside of radio play.—
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“Out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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