gave out

VERB

discharge

Synonyms

WEAK

beam belch effuse emanate emit exhale exude flow give forth issue pour produce radiate release send out smell of throw out vent void

Example Sentences

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"The first of the two was pulled out alive, but unfortunately, his body gave out and he did not survive. Doctors could not resuscitate him," regional fire bureau spokeswoman Maria Leah Sajili told AFP.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

She died at 3:30 am Wednesday when her heart gave out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

If they gave out medals in financial trash talking, Warren Buffett would be on the podium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Replays show that it never buckled or gave out under her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

She talked until her voice gave out and still she clung to Mother and wept if the woman showed any sign of leaving.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer