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
  • For Circ, the agreement provides a commitment of future demand as the company works to build commercial-scale capacity.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Once their construction is complete, data centres also provide surprisingly few jobs.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 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
  • Each year, Congress passes laws which allocate money to the federal government's various programs and agencies.
    — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Interim peace accords in the 1990s recognized their water rights but preserved a system that allocated some 80% of water pumped from the main aquifer for Israeli use.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 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
  • Iran has long supplied the Houthis with weapons and other assistance, though Tehran denies directing their military operations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Located on Canada's Pacific coast, the project is positioned to supply LNG to key customers in Asia, with commercial operations set to start in the early 2030s.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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