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
Strangers handing out water and snacks.
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Staff Report, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Craig Lundgren from Davis was handing out six different types of signs to those who wanted them.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Acorns is handing out cold, hard cash.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Volunteers were there, handing out clipboards and information to keep things moving along as voters made their way inside.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The La Jolla Town Council celebrated Women’s History Month by handing out awards to local women for their contributions to the community and giving them the floor to share their stories during the Town Council’s meeting March 12.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Dolch said his organization has already been urging members to save money and reduce waste by not automatically handing out plastic utensils.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
On the carrot side, bosses are incentivizing workers to adopt and experiment with AI by handing out cash bonuses and awarding merch to those who comply.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
When handing out best actress, the Academy has a surprising tendency to go for curveballs.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Staff Report, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Craig Lundgren from Davis was handing out six different types of signs to those who wanted them.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Acorns is handing out cold, hard cash.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Volunteers were there, handing out clipboards and information to keep things moving along as voters made their way inside.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The La Jolla Town Council celebrated Women’s History Month by handing out awards to local women for their contributions to the community and giving them the floor to share their stories during the Town Council’s meeting March 12.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Dolch said his organization has already been urging members to save money and reduce waste by not automatically handing out plastic utensils.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
On the carrot side, bosses are incentivizing workers to adopt and experiment with AI by handing out cash bonuses and awarding merch to those who comply.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
When handing out best actress, the Academy has a surprising tendency to go for curveballs.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing out
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Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This difference, known as the premium, reflects the real-world costs of minting, distributing and selling coins and bars.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Problem is, history will show that Grier was in over his head because of his lack of conviction on decisions, lackluster drafting and history of doling out bad contracts, while simultaneously letting some of the team’s better free agents walk.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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From March 25 to 31, the retailer will be doling out discounts on a massive number of products, including laptop and desktop PCs.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The subsequent deterioration in embryos that had been in microgravity for up to 24 hours was likely due to negative effects the absence of gravity has on the processes taking place in the quickly dividing embryonic cells.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are pushing to expel her from Congress, potentially dividing Democrats ahead of November midterm elections.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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