parcels (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of parcel (out)
as in distributes
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 parcels (out)
  1. distributes
  2. dispenses
  3. provides
  4. hands out
  5. divides
  6. allocates
Verb
  • Otiala's cartel pulls water from different pipelines and distributes it to vendors, some of whom have kiosks while others sell from carts on the streets.
    — Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
  • However, exactly how FIFA distributes prize money remains less clear.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of distributes
Verb
  • The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Definition of dispenses
Verb
  • The nonprofit provides grants for development and community-building initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
  • At shortstop, Zach Neto of the Angels offers excellent defense and offensive upside, while Willy Adames from the Giants provides power and quality defense.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of provides
Verb
  • In addition to the Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited/Anthology series, the FKA Creative Arts ceremony hands out the awards for guest acting in comedy and drama, performance in a short-form series, and character voiceover performance.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026
  • Twin Farms in Vermont hands out Stave wooden puzzles that change with the seasons, while Baccarat Hotel New York has given VIP guests crystal pieces special enough to become family heirlooms.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of hands out
Verb
  • From the tee, a series of bunkers divides the fairway into two distinct landing areas, creating the illusion of dual fairways and immediately forcing a strategic decision.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Love divides her time between upstate New York, California, and Jamaica, where her husband is from.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2026
Definition of divides
Verb
  • Lucas said each year the City Council allocates more than 25% of its annual operating revenue to fund the Police Department, yet the agency struggles each year with paying legal settlements.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • For example, the bill creates incentives to accelerate housing supply development, revitalize vacant commercial properties into residences, and even allocates funds towards innovations that further create more housing supply.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of allocates
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“Parcels (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcels%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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