MEASURED (OUT) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

measured (out)

verb

Definition of measured (out)

past tense of measure (out)

as in shared (out)

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This could look like pointing out a character’s different skin tone in a board book, or noticing aloud why a toy aisle is divided by color.

— Anahi Collado, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
According to Sipple, there were between five and eight children per grade level, divided between boarders and day students.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

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Mayor Linda Gorton told me the city has handed out free gun locks and offered to buy back guns from residents, among other interventions.

— Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Some T-shirts and hats were handed out, but players only briefly put them on before adding them to the piles some of them have at home.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of handed out

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The sequel, directed by Bird Box helmer Susanne Bier, sees shocking fates doled out for two of its core characters.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
Over the years, the guide has taken some criticism for its choices, some of which have appeared inconsistent; in addition, its stars have been doled out almost entirely to chef’s table-style restaurants.

— Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026

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