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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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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He gave out two Medals of Honor, a Purple Heart and a Presidential Medal of Freedom during his speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Well, I tried to show him, but my leg gave out on me, sending me into the hay bales alongside the barn.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye