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
Simply handing out food isn’t enough to solve the problem.
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Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
This year, judges worked through the full gin category, handing out 233 medals across Silver, Gold, and Gold Outstanding.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Union shop stewards inside SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles are handing out buttons which read ‘Kick ICE Out’ for workers to wear at the venue hosting FIFA’s World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay on Friday night.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The five were handing out reprints of the editorial outside a room where NIH director Jay Bhattacharya had been scheduled to speak.
—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
Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
This year, judges worked through the full gin category, handing out 233 medals across Silver, Gold, and Gold Outstanding.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Union shop stewards inside SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles are handing out buttons which read ‘Kick ICE Out’ for workers to wear at the venue hosting FIFA’s World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay on Friday night.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The five were handing out reprints of the editorial outside a room where NIH director Jay Bhattacharya had been scheduled to speak.
—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
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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Hence, the firms distributing the shares will split approximately $646 million in fees.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 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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In the wake of the shooting, many New Yorkers anointed him a hero for doling out street justice in the crime-riddled subway system.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Fort Worth police officers and firefighters arrived on scene and began providing medical aid to a man who had suffered a gunshot wound.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Three massive, tree-like sculptures made of pale wood rise to the ceiling, dividing the room from the inviting bar.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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What are the issues dividing the two sides?—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Verb
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After a regulatory shift in 1979, many began allocating to private markets.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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The White House's 2026 budget proposal calls for allocating more than $1 billion for Mars exploration, while an additional $10 billion in funding for NASA was included in Republican spending legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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