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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Last November, when it passed the first of three readings needed to become law by 39-16, in the 120-seat parliament or Knesset, Ben Gvir gave out sweets.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

My three fingers, weak and numb, gave out.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart