metes (out)

present tense third-person singular of mete (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for metes (out)
Verb
  • DirecTV still retains the commercial package that EverPass distributes.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Paramount Global Content Distribution distributes the series.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The bestselling floral-gourmand Detour has arrived in a magnetic, refillable bullet, which dispenses a soft balm with notes of vanilla, plum, and amber.
    Dan Michel, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
  • In the chaos Tyler escapes his bonds, quickly dispenses with his old handler/master/groomer Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci) and goes after Wednesday, throwing her through a second story window and leaving her bleeding on the pavement.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to these ingredients, the lipstick also has SPF 10 in it, which provides gentle protection from harmful UV rays.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Replaces Pervis Estupinan, who has joined Milan, in the squad and provides competition for Ferdi Kadioglu.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s not all though; the inside of the bag offers a center zippered compartment, which divides the interior into three separate sections to organize your essentials.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
  • When something small goes wrong, pause and identify the immediate story your mind supplies about it.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But Liam is with her when their family hands out enchiladas and care packages to the homeless — something Liam always asked to do with his McDonald’s Happy Meals.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Volunteers with the Havre de Grace Youth Commission hands out free backpacks filled with school supplies during the Refuel for School Youth Festival organized by the commission, in Havre de Grace on Saturday, August 16.
    Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Signed into law in June, the bill allocates $100 million in state general obligation bonds for school construction for counties with 15,000 residents or less.
    Erica Mosca, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The company allocates over 40 percent of its sponsorship dollars to women’s sports and features a roster of brand ambassadors such as Caitlin Clark, Billie Jean King and former USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Metes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metes%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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