DEALING (OUT) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

dealing (out)

verb

Definition of dealing (out)

present participle of deal (out)

as in distributing

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals aid workers dealt out a packet of emergency supplies to each earthquake victim

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Solana protocol Seasons aims to offer crypto stability by distributing gold, wrapped Bitcoin, and dollar tokens to holders.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
In recent weeks, the union turned its sights to Cook County, which is responsible for collecting and distributing property tax dollars.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of distributing

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In fact, three years ago, the FDA banned compounding pharmacies from dispensing seven peptide products over safety issues.

— Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Raymond’s father and uncle founded Thrifty Drug Stores, the homegrown chain remembered with particular tenderness for dispensing ice cream in improbably perfect cylinders.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of dispensing

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While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Still, Ocasio-Cortez has been far more cautious than Sanders in doling out endorsements this cycle and has gone to greater lengths to avoid friction with her colleagues in the House.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of doling out

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At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of providing

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Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
How the MyFirstEV program works Newsom signed Senate Bill 168 into law this month allocating $135 million for the MyFirstEV program; the funding will be matched by 13 major automakers combined.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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