mete (out)

verb

ˈmēt How to pronounce mete (out) (audio)
Definition of mete (out)next
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mete (out)
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. hand out
  5. portion
  6. divide
  7. allocate
  8. supply
Verb
  • Between 1919 and 1948, Micheaux wrote, produced, directed, and distributed more than 40 films entirely outside the studio system, carrying his prints by train, pitching theater owners in person and putting his work in front of audiences himself.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The products were distributed between October and December 2025.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss.
    — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • The reported 5% net energy saving accounts for that additional energy demand, although the institute has not provided a detailed breakdown of the trial results.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In a world where chatbots and agents easily answer most generic questions for free, the value of news organizations seeking payment from readers could be to provide a perspective that audiences know has been verified by a human being.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • Volunteers will hand out free glow bracelets, necklaces and lighted reindeer noses and a trailer set up to distribute free hot chocolate.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Let’s hand out some position grades for a team that is begging for complementary football ahead of a matchup against the San Francisco 49ers next week.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Use a 3/4-ounce/1 1/2-tablespoon scoop to portion the dough into 34-g pieces and then roll each into a smooth ball using the palms of your hands.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Ordering groceries that arrive pre chopped, pre washed, and neatly portioned.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of portion
Verb
  • Chiplets and advanced packaging Chiplet designs divide a system’s functions among smaller semiconductor dies connected within a single package.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those benefits focus on food security, economic mobility and reconnecting neighborhoods divided by the highway.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of divide
Verb
  • The operation is aimed at allocating more federal law enforcement resources to Deep Ellum, working side by side with state and local partners to create a direct line to Dallas PD for Deep Ellum crimes, Raybould said.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Variable universal life allows the policyholder to allocate cash value among investment options and therefore involves greater market risk.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • The seven-year alliance focuses on supplying critical lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes and synthetic graphite anodes to meet surging demand for affordable EVs and data center energy storage systems.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Built in the 1860s to supply water to the nearby Lambeth Workhouse, where Charlie Chaplin lived with his mother when the family fell into poverty, this former piece of civic infrastructure has since taken on a very different purpose.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of supply
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“Mete (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mete%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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