parcel (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel (out)
Verb
  • Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Toward a quantum internet Like a vending machine, a quantum light source must dispense one, and only one, photon at a time.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.
    Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Just as importantly, though, cooks engineer plates that are physically easier to share and more generously portioned.
    Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.
    Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Lose just one vaccine, and providers may have to administer dozens more to break even.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Academy Awards were first handed out nearly 100 years ago; the Emmys more than 75 years ago; and the Grammys handed out their first gold gramophone in 1959.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In earnest style, Safdie has been literally handing out flyers to his movie for a while in Manhattan.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Parcel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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