DOLLOP (OUT) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

dollop (out)

verb

Definition of dollop (out)

as in to measure (out)

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Dr Caleb Mentzer is a trauma surgeon who sees some of the worst injuries the mountains can dish out.

— Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
The popcorn pail, topped with a replica of the giant sandworms of planet Arrakis, made customers reach their hands through the sandworm's teeth to dish out popcorn from inside.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of dish out

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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
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

Definition of proportion

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Buttery and flaky, these individual strawberry desserts are perfectly portioned for your next cookout.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
For someone trying to pull that off on a Tuesday night, having the ingredients already portioned and waiting in the freezer is the difference between cooking and ordering takeout.

— Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Definition of portion

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Having split his rehab between his native Australia and the States, Toohey remained in touch with his Warriors teammates and the team’s medical staff, even if their ability to help him was limited after the Warriors waived him in December.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Using that Ducato model as its starting point, Westfalia splits it into three separate levels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

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