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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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The grade-two calf tear he sustained originated from a "freak accident" when he overstretched at the end of his semi-final, straining the muscle which eventually gave out in the medal race.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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

After their victory in Super Bowl LVI, the Rams gave out big extensions or raises to quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive lineman Aaron Donald.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

The nonprofit gave out about $3 million in grants last year, he told the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

It occurred to him that if his strength gave out before he reached shore, he could always hang on to a different tree or another stump or something else that was floating.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret