admeasure

verb

Definition of admeasurenext
as in to share (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admeasure
  1. deal
  2. measure
  3. portion
  4. hand out
  5. dole out
  6. dispense
  7. split
  8. divide
Verb
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • He was dealt to the Knicks on draft night and shortly after signed his first two-way contract with that organization.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal
Verb
  • LEDs send light through the fibers, while sensors at their opposite ends measure the output.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Sitting in a talk at a local conference, Carleton learned about circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), which cancer cells release into the bloodstream and can be measured to survey tumor growth.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of measure
Verb
  • Guillen acknowledges that part of the promotion’s success could be driven by value as well as portioning.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Try portioning 1 ounce of whole almonds, about 23 of them, into a small container, rather than eating the nuts straight from a bag to avoid overeating them.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Verb
  • To try to ease tensions during loud stretches of construction, Zuckerberg’s staff handed out gifts like noise-canceling headphones.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Choi, serving on a jury for the first time, said a good film is one that poses questions instead of handing out answers.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Cubanski said the Medicare rebate payments were being doled out when Americans were feeling the bite of higher food, energy and gas prices.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Damo, Brick Savage, Kushida, Ikuro Kwon, Okumira, Josef Samael and Sentai Death Squad are the members of the group eager to dole out punishment to anyone who steps to them.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • In May, a federal appeals court granted Louisiana’s request to reinstate a nationwide requirement that mifepristone be dispensed in person.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The agency has repeatedly reaffirmed the pill’s safety and effectiveness over the years, in addition to easing a number of restrictions on the drug, including dropping a requirement that it be dispensed in person.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • Taiwan and China split after a civil war in 1949, but Beijing claims the island as part of its own territory.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Without him, the court could split 4 to 4 and be unable issue a decision.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • The park is divided into 13 sections or access points, each with different amenities, attractions and camping rules.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • For Rodan-Benzaquen, one of the greatest dangers is that the demonstrations reflect a society increasingly divided into competing political realities.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of divide
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“Admeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admeasure. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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