1
as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
he had always just assumed that lifelong bachelorhood would be his portion
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as in part
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
equal portions of the students' day are devoted to study, recreation, and sleep
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
each camper gets an equal portion of the food
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portion
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The partial solar eclipse portion of the event will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
This is an easy way to portion your meat to ensure even cooking.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Significant portions of the one-year contracts Michael King and Elias Díaz played under in 2024 were deferred via buyouts on a mutual option.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The partial solar eclipse portion of the event will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
This is an easy way to portion your meat to ensure even cooking.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portion
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Channing Tatum is Caine Wise, a half-wolf, half-human being who joins forces with Jupiter to save the human race from its destiny of getting harvested for a liquid that makes the galaxy’s rulers immortal.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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This observation shows how subtle cosmic architecture directs galaxies' destinies, influencing their formation, interactions, and evolution.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Winter weather alerts are in effect across parts of California, Nevada and Oregon ahead of two systems expected in the coming days.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Leonard’s silence, a cornerstone of the seven-time All-Star’s personality, is part of what makes the 34-year-old Moreno Valley product a compelling figure in the NBA.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Holding talks with Paramount now might unlock even more cash for a company that was barely trading at $10 per share one year ago, before all the sale talk erupted.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building once housed a saloon that saw its share of shootouts and robberies—paranormal researchers claim to have found a reappearing bloodstain there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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To further analyze them, the researchers used electron microscopy, which provided precise information on how these elements were distributed within the electrode and on its surface topography.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to a report from Axios, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter Friday to ByteDance, accusing the company of distributing and reproducing its intellectual property through the new AI tool without permission.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Monday, Bass offered a new take on Wasserman’s fate.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fate of the building itself is still up in the air, though developers have filed plans with the city of Leawood to demolish Houlihan’s and turn the space into two buildings that house four restaurants, according to city records.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Right now, all of the rooms and suites currently open are set within the north side of property, the larger section that also houses the main pool, lobby, restaurant, and gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Joey Abrams curated the deals section of today’s newsletter.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both demonstrate a compelling understanding of proportion and materiality, with a clarity of vision that feels highly relevant for the contemporary luxury landscape.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some called it a betrayal of Shakespearean proportions.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Not that Duvall was ever going to dispense lessons on acting.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Portion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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