measure (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (out)
Verb
  • In 2024, $26.7 million in construction loans were dished out, according to its annual report.
    Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • On their fourth studio album, The Technicolors dish out juicy, intoxicating rock 'n' roll — all served with extra pulp.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.
    Vogue, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The aspiring performer also handed out flyers for the Boston Comedy Club at night in exchange for free stage time at the end of the night, according to The Atlantic.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Before releasing her new album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter only doled out one promotional single.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Mariah Carey, will be honored with the ceremonies' Video Vanguard Award, while the presenter list is equally glamorous, with Ciara, Drew Barrymore, Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson, and many more doling out awards throughout the night.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Additionally, the legislature appropriated $107 million for site and road improvements and construction of aircraft hangars.
    Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The White House has repeatedly withheld money previously appropriated by Congress, with minimal pushback from GOP lawmakers.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Anderson classification system for turf toe is split into three grades.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Plans also call for remodeling the existing southern section into 3,700 square feet of additional commercial space, split evenly between two storefronts.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For the most part, the Ripper has been background noise on Resurrection, with tidbits being portioned out over the course of the first eight episodes.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Consider prepping and portioning these sides ahead of time to make packing lunches on a busy morning a breeze.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While Towanda plans the wedding of her dreams, the family is rocked by medical emergencies, explosive emotional confrontations, and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide them for good.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.
    Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Measure (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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