deal (out)

verb

Definition of deal (out)next
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals aid workers dealt out a packet of emergency supplies to each earthquake victim

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deal (out)
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. dole out
  5. hand out
  6. allocate
  7. divide
  8. supply
Verb
  • Troutman is charged with conspiracy to possess narcotics with intent to distribute, Hobbs Act extortion under color of official right and racketeering promotion.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • True transformation occurs​ when AI changes how decisions are made, how expertise is distributed, how work moves through the organization and how value is delivered to customers.
    — Jason Marx, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • The data feed will carry the details of every transaction, including what was dispensed, how much was dispensed, and how it was covered.
    — John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Once activated, the malware sends a command directing the ATM to dispense cash without debiting a customer’s account.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • The bill would provide $700 million toward microgrid development.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Wind speeds generally increase with altitude, while higher elevations can also provide more consistent wind conditions.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • Speaking of awards, Denver Film will dole out a few during the fest’s run.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The funding comes from the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and is distributed to each borough’s arts councils, which act as regrant partners and dole out grants to individual artists annually as part of an open call.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • Singer is president and CEO at Los Angeles’ Children’s Institute, the organization handing out the recognition.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There are likely to be seismic ramifications when sanctions are eventually handed out to City, with a whole range of punishments on the table — including expulsion from the Premier League.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • In 2025, the Kremlin allocated 31 billion rubles ($367 million) to RT, the Russian state broadcaster.
    — RENÉE DIRESTA, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, managers primarily allocated people, budgets and projects.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Although the studio holds out hope that awards buzz could help the film have some legs as audiences discover it, critics have been divided, with Digger holding a 51 percent approval from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Some companies supplying the AI boom are already making money, Hayes said, pointing to memory chipmakers and Nvidia.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Bathrooms have marble floors and walls of an almost pure-white Dolomite stone, with rain showers and separate tubs supplied with Natura Bissé products in rosemary and white tea scents.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of supply
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“Deal (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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