PLY (WITH) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

ply (with)

verb

Definition of ply (with)

as in to deal (out)

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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 thousands of emergency responders had, as of Wednesday morning, doled out medical treatment to at least 4,070 people throughout several districts as of early Wednesday, officials said.

— Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Before Tuesday's vote, the punishment has been doled out just 28 other times.

— Claudia Grisales, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dole out

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Sales of prepared food and dispensed beverages also increase slightly less than anticipated.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Saum Poorsaleh, San Diego police public information officer, said his department had issued more than 50 citations at Sunset Cliffs and dispensed about 350 warnings, written and oral, since mid-June.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispense

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Maybe rival Iowa administers a reality dose this week that makes Cyclones fans miss Campbell all over again.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
California’s death penalty also faces a new legal challenge from groups arguing that capital punishment cases have been administered in a way that is racially discriminatory.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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