as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of handing out
The five were handing out reprints of the editorial outside a room where NIH director Jay Bhattacharya had been scheduled to speak.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
Plus, an on-site bookmobile will be handing out free books.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The diner is also known for handing out complimentary doughnut holes and boxes of Milk Duds to guests waiting for a seat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Lewis oversaw workshops with school kids himself, traveling to schools in his free time, staging mock trials and handing out copies of legal documents, like the Constitution.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Taco Bell would spend six months running promos and handing out special Qui-Gon Jinn cups.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Airline representatives were also handing out keychains and pins.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Cogbill was also handing out wine club members-for-a-day cards so guests could get a 15 % discount plus a complimentary glass of wine.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
Plus, an on-site bookmobile will be handing out free books.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The diner is also known for handing out complimentary doughnut holes and boxes of Milk Duds to guests waiting for a seat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Lewis oversaw workshops with school kids himself, traveling to schools in his free time, staging mock trials and handing out copies of legal documents, like the Constitution.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Taco Bell would spend six months running promos and handing out special Qui-Gon Jinn cups.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Airline representatives were also handing out keychains and pins.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Cogbill was also handing out wine club members-for-a-day cards so guests could get a 15 % discount plus a complimentary glass of wine.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing out
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The service has allowed some community building to develop, from distributing food or participating in World Cup collectible sticker books.—
Amna Subhan for the AJC,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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But before taking the field at PNC Park against the Dodgers Tuesday night, some of the team spent the afternoon at Pittsburgh Arsenal in Lawrenceville, meeting students and staff and distributing boxes of food.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Absolutely Fabulous star Kathy Burke will discuss wellness, before the final episode sees Guz Khan dispensing nuggets of advice on conspiracy theories, wealth and other life matters.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Recent reports indicate that Congress members may also favor their alma maters when doling out earmarks.—
Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Once your baby arrives, preventive steps include ensuring a healthy skin barrier to prevent easy access for triggers to enter the body and providing effective allergy care to reduce the risk of asthma developing.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Maintaining proper moisture and providing well-draining soil are essential to avoiding these diseases.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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Their proof involved dividing the area into polygons instead of triangles, defining a network of points and lines from those polygons and then determining the best way to color the points of that network.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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After initially dividing last month on whether to continue contracts that include two senior services providers that had engaged in disputes with the county, the OC Board of Supervisors agreed this week to extend the funding.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Not simply generating intelligence—but allocating cognition economically across workflows, systems and digital workers.—
Srini Attili,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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While officials in some states have decided against allocating resources to Freedom 250's Great American State Fair, a slew of others are planning elaborate exhibits for the the festival tied to the nation's 250th birthday.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Handing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20out. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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