gave out

past tense of give out
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as in died
to stop functioning waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out

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Recent Examples of gave out For example, Las Vegas law firm Shook & Stone recently held a community outreach event in which the firm gave out $10,000 in free gas at a local gas station. David Henkin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The transmission gave out halfway home, and the car finished the trip on a U-Haul trailer. Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026 The question after the knee finally gave out was if that would be it. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The AMAs only gave out awards on the CBS/Paramount+ telecast to winners who were in the house to receive their trophies. Chris Willman, Variety, 26 May 2026 Investigators reportedly said the 25-year-old man was working underneath a vehicle when the jacks holding up the vehicle gave out, killing him. Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 May 2026 But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 Last year, the sorority gave out 263 Nike Air Force One solid white sneakers to children at five Gary elementary schools, according to archives. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Clark’s groin gave out early in the season, and Sophie Cunningham was not far behind her on the way to the sideline. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave out
Verb
  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
    Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural ​regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.
    Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • When Khomeini died in 1989, Khamenei became his successor within a matter of weeks.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • At least 31 children died in hot cars in 2025, according to the National Safety Council and nine have died this year.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • New Yorker staff writer Rachel Aviv has collected seven essays, six originally published in the magazine, under the rubric of mother-daughter stories.
    Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Sacramento Bee published three notable local stories on July 7, 2026, spanning law enforcement, education and public safety accountability.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.
    Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • This was the case for Morocco’s opener, where Casemiro had eyes on two players at once while his team-mates failed to cut out the pass ahead of him.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • The stutter-step approach by Bruno Guimãraes on the penalty kick failed anyway and the game remained scoreless into the first hydration break.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The jury deliberated for about six hours on Monday and eight hours on Tuesday before the mistrial was declared.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • The driver of Ballard’s car was declared dead after they were brought to a hospital, and the passenger later died from their injuries, police said.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

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“Gave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20out. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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