PLIES (WITH) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

plies (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ply (with)

as in deals (out)

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Nicholson said reforms to how the state doles out special education funding is one possible solution.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
Although the film doles out answers, there is some economical hand-waving about why the neighborhood has power and running water for so long.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of doles out

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According to Spencer’s fundraiser, the organization distributes approximately 250,000 lbs.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
In its counterarguments, Google contended would be unduly harsh to break up a complex network that distributes ads that online publishers depend upon to help finance digital services used by millions of consumers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of distributes

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The program allocates $750 million annually in film and TV tax breaks.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
North Carolina allocates $5,309 in supplemental funding for each student with an individualized education plan, or IEP, which is required for all students with special needs.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of allocates

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Going into the summer, recruiting a left-back was on the agenda, though Newcastle feel Dedic and Livramento’s ability to play down both flanks provides enough cover.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Sea Hunter shows engine record The Navy’s growing autonomous fleet provides a direct use case for the certified technology.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of provides

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TriWest is one of the contractors that administers TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program for active-duty service members, retirees and their families.

— Jason Kane, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
CalPERS administers the fund under a contract with the district, primarily to help cover health benefits for district retirees.

— Chaewon Chung Updated August 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of administers

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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of dispenses

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