giving out

present participle of give out
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as in dying
to stop functioning waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out

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Recent Examples of giving out This year’s contest recognized emerging writers across feature scripts, a dedicated horror/thriller race, TV pilots, short films, and a special screenplay mentorship category, giving out more than $18,000 in prizes. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026 The other 90 percent are not prohibited from giving out candy. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Watch the clip of Offset’s trip to Walmart giving out flowers below. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 That reddish fruit on a stick seemed to pale in comparison to the loads of candy that other houses were giving out. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Elton John, a longtime friend of Stipe’s, broke his longstanding rule against giving out phone numbers to link up Watt and Stipe, sensing the two would enjoy a partnership. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 The shows are part of a growing cottage industry that the city is supporting by streamlining the permit process and giving out awards to creators. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 The best part of her job, said Lisa Hafoka, is giving out scholarships. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Cops were spotted out in force giving out $190 traffic tickets to cyclists blowing red lights or riding in the bus lane — just hours after the fatal crash. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out
Verb
  • As Hinojosa gained in the polls this summer, Abbott reversed his position on data centers, announcing a moratorium on new developments and an audit on the use of water and energy.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Using the Gemini North telescope, Caiazzo and colleagues zoomed in on Pa 30, discovering knots along the strands of gas radiating out from the site of the cosmic explosion, like pearls on a string.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The antenna’s radiating surface would face downward, with a protective cover following the wing’s external contours.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • At the sites of deadly accidents, people have reported the sound of a pickaxe or the groans of a dying man.
    — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bart cries wolf the morning after dreaming about dying in a bus crash, but no one believes him.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • West Point implemented a rule in early 2025 that sought to bar civilian and military professors from publishing papers, speaking at conferences or appearing on podcasts without seeking approval from superiors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • These portals dominate the national landscape, publishing listings from most local and regional multiple listing services and enabling buyers to search for places around the corner or across the country.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • All in all, more than 200 applications came in through the casting platform etalenta.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, fashions this fall look distinctly witchy, interest in tarot is on the rise, and Etsy witches are a mainstream phenomenon, offering spell-casting services on the online marketplace to summon up perfect weddings, love, or protection.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In a recent letter, the two leaders criticized the EPA for failing to oversee the generators and called for the group to regulate generator emissions.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That’s because in countless ways and for decades, New York has been struggling, and largely failing, to grapple with the housing crisis.
    — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Trump’s allies have also been urging the President to potentially take drastic measures, including declaring martial law to seize ballots.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
  • If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Compared to Geese, who spent years touring and releasing records before finally striking gold, Heathers has taken the sort of industry fast-track that makes conspiracy theorists start rolling out their corkboards and thumbtacks.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • By storing heat during lower-price periods and releasing it when electricity becomes more valuable, nuclear plants could potentially improve the revenue earned from their generation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Giving out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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