PARCEL (OUT) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

parcel (out)

verb

Definition of parcel (out)

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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Engineers can connect the sensor with other systems and distribute threat information across a wider force.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The four-episode series brought 16 content creators together at a luxury ranch in Canada to compete in a series of challenges for a chance to win a share of $250,000, with the prize money distributed throughout the four days of the competition.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of distribute

Verb

Prescribing, dispensing and enabling the sale of retatrutide — which is still in clinical trials — violate those standards.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
The clip opens onto what looks to be the tribute parade in a stadium filled with purple and yellow smoke dispensed by drone-like airships.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispense

Verb

This week provides a major test for Houser and the offense with defending ACC champ Duke and defensive guru Manny Diaz coming to Champaign.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
That program, run by the drug’s maker, Revolution Medicines, had been set up to provide access to the drug before it had been approved by regulators.

— Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of provide

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Howrey’s own politics are here — feminist, environmentalist, activist — but believably portioned out to her characters.

— Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Desserts such as the Jamaican rum cake with coconut ice cream are portioned for sharing.

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of portion

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The court heard how the former nurse, now 36, attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them and poisoning them with insulin.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Narcan was reportedly administered and paramedics tried to resuscitate her.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of administer

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Texas hands out billions in tax abatements and incentives to mega-corporations that often fail to deliver lasting benefits to local communities.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Some T-shirts and hats were handed out, but players only briefly put them on before adding them to the piles some of them have at home.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hand out

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