GIVING OUT Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

giving out

verb

present participle of give out

as in announcing

to make known openly or publicly that's information that I'm not prepared to give out

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as in radiating

to throw or give off this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes

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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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starting (up)

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Recent Examples of giving out In Florida, the film industry has suffered since the state stopped giving out tax incentives in 2015. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 New York City is giving out free KN95 masks as the region is enveloped in smoke from Canadian wildfires. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The Kremlin announced his passing promptly without giving out any cause of death. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Someone like Mason Marchment — who can score and play with snarl — could be a multi-year option, but giving out long-term deals to free agents in their 30s is risky, especially considering the current state of the Rangers. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Who would just ride around in a golf cart, spinning yarns and giving out fantasy football advice? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026 The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 The United States has powered through a change of power in Washington, a trade war, a hot war with Iran, a sharp round of monetary tightening, and an extended government shutdown without the engine giving out. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 To save on costs, one user also expects many Starlink subscribers will return the portable Starlink Mini dish the company has been giving out to eligible customers as part of a free rental. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving out

Verb

Both Daltrey and Starkey have made public statements announcing and confirming the somewhat surprising musical reconciliation.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
But the retail historian in me has never been able to let go of the fact that the chart is wrong, and that the wire story announcing Walmart's rise in 1991 was wrong in exactly the same way.

— Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of announcing

Verb

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiating

Verb

The parliamentarian’s office is responsible for documenting and publishing the rules and precedents of its chamber.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Hugging Face was recently hacked by one of OpenAI's agents, with Sam Altman's group publishing a technical report on Wednesday detailing how its models breached Hugging Face last month.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of publishing

Verb

Travis Hodgkins is attached to write and direct the project, which is currently casting to start production in the first quarter of next year.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
During an eclipse, Earth moves between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow on the moon, according to NASA.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of casting

Verb

In a statement given to the The Athletic on Wednesday, Hampshire Police confirmed that Sterling had been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Last Year The Cowboys experienced a bizarre, roller-coaster 2025 season, ultimately finishing 7-9-1 and failing to qualify for the postseason.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of failing

Verb

The person did not elaborate on the reasons for declaring the two men ineligible.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Under current law, the President has the flexibility to order a limited drawdown, releasing up to 30 million barrels over a 60-day period, to mitigate sudden supply shocks without declaring a full-scale national emergency.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of declaring

Verb

Getty Images More than 30 years after releasing its first album, Nickelback is gearing up to drop another full-length, one which has already produced some minor rock hits in America.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Since releasing her first album in 1967, Parton has received a total of 55 Grammy Award nominations, resulting in 10 wins.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026