parcel (out)

verb

Definition of parcel (out)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel (out)
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. allocate
  5. portion
  6. administer
  7. hand out
Verb
  • The launch reflects a growing effort to address data center power constraints by distributing computing capacity across existing sites.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The garden in the Bronx and its curators worked with Krukoff to name and distribute his sets of plant samples and kept copies for their own collections.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • Detangle aims to improve the safer delivery-from-above method using an alternating series of electrodes and reservoirs that dispense therapeutic molecules through a mechanism resembling a ballpoint pen.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
  • 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
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • For years, Bailey has administered the Facebook group in which 45,000 users swap recommendations on how to make the move.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Deputy City Manager Shawn Heath said the city doesn’t have the resources to administer a marketplace itself, which would require workers devoted to receiving and reviewing applications.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of administer
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
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“Parcel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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