as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
parceled out the assignments for work on the parish fair
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Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Scott David Mason, 61, was accused of distributing photos and videos 50 times using the messaging app Kik between March 28 and May 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its battery reportedly supplies enough power to dispense two full truckloads of fuel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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This was followed by a bunch of other rules about how to load the washing machine, the correct water temperature to use, and how much detergent to dispense into each load.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Grossmont board focuses on grantmaking, allocating funds from property tax levies for a range of programs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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While female investors showed a preference toward equities (40%) in their portfolio, that wasn’t as high as their male counterparts, who allocated 45% to equities.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Then, use them in a sundae bar, mix them into popcorn on movie night, portion them out for baking or pack them in a lunch box.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cool the chili completely before portioning it into freezer-safe containers or bags, leaving space for expansion.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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The vaccine is highly effective, according to global health groups, and is routinely administered in some 150 countries.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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But a key difference between the PCSK9 inhibitors already on the market and the experimental enlicitide medication is that those currently on the market are administered as an injection.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Flagg scored 12 points (6-of-15 shooting), grabbed seven rebounds and handed out six assists in the first road win of his career.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gray spotted a young woman handing out samples of meat and cheese stuffed into tiny plastic cups.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Parcel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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