as in to measure (out)
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Wait for the cheese to turn golden brown before taking this dish out of the oven.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Since your order for the table is always a dozen oysters on the half shell, why not dish out the same for your Christmas tree?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Goldsmith noted saturated fat should still be portioned, even if not completely cut out.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Others on the scene handed out water bottles and leaflets.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Greeting the teams on visits to the Rams’ practice facility, handing out turkeys to families during the holidays and, perhaps most impactfully, being a part of those football clinics in a tangible way.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dollop (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollop%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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