as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of handed out
On the day, Edmilson performed training drills with attendees, handed out medals, and spoke to them about his life.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Data released by the California capital show that officers handed out more than 5,500 citations for the offense under city code in 2025.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
At one, Catholic Esperantists handed out prayer cards.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
President of the Laburt Improvement Community Association, Janet Bailey handed out flyers in the community after Brooks in an effort to raise awareness abut local behavioral health services.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The 20-year sentence was the longest handed out under the national security law introduced in 2020, surpassing the 10-year term given to activist Benny Tai, a former law professor who was convicted of conspiring to subvert state power, in November 2024.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
That money is not directly handed out to qualified organizations.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
No Silver Lions will be handed out either.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 May 2026
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Data released by the California capital show that officers handed out more than 5,500 citations for the offense under city code in 2025.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
At one, Catholic Esperantists handed out prayer cards.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
President of the Laburt Improvement Community Association, Janet Bailey handed out flyers in the community after Brooks in an effort to raise awareness abut local behavioral health services.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The 20-year sentence was the longest handed out under the national security law introduced in 2020, surpassing the 10-year term given to activist Benny Tai, a former law professor who was convicted of conspiring to subvert state power, in November 2024.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
That money is not directly handed out to qualified organizations.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
No Silver Lions will be handed out either.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed out
Verb
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They’re distributed between the central Sculpture building and six standalone two- and three-bedroom casitas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While the conservative cost to replace a single frontline worker stands at $10,000, the average emergency grant distributed to manufacturing employees is only $1,145.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that mifepristone is safe and effective, whether the drug is dispensed via telehealth or at an in-person doctor’s visit.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Following his own death one year later, Morgan's Americana collection was partially donated to institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Wadsworth Athenaeum, the Morgan Library and the Frick Collection, while other objects were dispensed through sale.—
Douglas Brinkley,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Verb
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No other details were provided.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This is best displayed in the no spill Paw Patrol cup provided to my toddler at one of the restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Today, Ethiopia — Africa’s second most populous nation with over 135 million people — stands deeply divided, facing violent ethnic conflicts, restrictions on free speech and crackdowns on dissent.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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At the broadest level, it is divided into the three independent interconnections.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The funding, allocated through California’s Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account, comes from the gas tax established by Senate Bill 1 and vehicle registration fees.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Over the past several years, a number of companies have allocated portions of their treasury reserves to digital assets such as bitcoin.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Handed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20out. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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