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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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He died in 2020 at age 60 when his heart gave out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"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

“Something feels different when the person giving the award is still a kid, but a bigger one. If adults came in and gave out the awards, it wouldn’t be the same as from peers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

If the Oscars gave out an award for best dressed, it would be the most hotly contested prize of the night.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Addie’s mom said, "Oh, Mike," and she jumped up and held on to him while his knees gave out.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe