View synonyms for hand-out

hand-out

noun

clothing, food, or money given to a needy person
a leaflet, free sample, etc, given out to publicize something
a statement or other document distributed to the press or an audience to confirm, supplement, or replace an oral presentation

Distribute, as in The teacher handed out the test papers . [Late 1800s] For a synonym, see pass out , def. 1.

He wipes beads of sweat from his brow, and extends his hand out towards the crowd.

Millions of other Americans will lament they live in cities with strapped budgets that throw piddling BBQs and hand out sparklers.

They hand out brochures to potential investors that say things like “You are not dealing with a soulless corporation.”

The two “Trophy Boys,” a pair of be-jockstrapped young men who hand out the physical Hookie, come backstage.

In Episode 4, Jackie is urged to hand out favors and earmarks to reluctant politicians in return for votes.

Ando put his hand out quickly behind him, seized the long roll tied in yellow cloth, and began to unfasten it.

Hatch's stop to light a cigar and to hand out a couple to the other two gave me time to chuck that notion and grab another.

I stood up and took the draft and turned to go, but Mr. Spardleton thrust his hand out.

No trouble as long as you keep your hand out of another man's game, kid.

I'll just stay right in the game and play my hand out—and watch every deal.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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