as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portioned
Each dish is wonderfully prepared and portioned.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Their final shape, round and big as racquetballs, came together when Dale portioned the dough balls into a silicone half-dome mold.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Brammall says as our food arrives, portioned onto individual plates.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the company, the meals are portioned for smaller appetites, provide at least 20 grams (g) of protein, and include nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or potassium, depending on the item.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Inside, Bob McCarthy portioned out the dinners into takeout containers.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
For the fastest possible morning, prep individual freezer bags with the fruit and spinach portioned out ahead of time.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
These personally portioned chicken pot pies ensure everyone gets the same amount of comfort food.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Their final shape, round and big as racquetballs, came together when Dale portioned the dough balls into a silicone half-dome mold.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Brammall says as our food arrives, portioned onto individual plates.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the company, the meals are portioned for smaller appetites, provide at least 20 grams (g) of protein, and include nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or potassium, depending on the item.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Inside, Bob McCarthy portioned out the dinners into takeout containers.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
For the fastest possible morning, prep individual freezer bags with the fruit and spinach portioned out ahead of time.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
These personally portioned chicken pot pies ensure everyone gets the same amount of comfort food.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioned
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Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Buc-ee’s candy that has been credited with fueling the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught has been distributed in sparing doses in Georgia’s dugout at the College World Series.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Outside the courtroom, reaction to the case remains sharply divided.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The lithosphere, however, is not a single piece but is divided into puzzle-like fragments called tectonic plates, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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On Wednesday, the council asked its budget team to report on the amount of money that would be allocated as a result of Rodriguez’s proposal.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In the real world, dealers receive allocations from an automaker’s annual production total based on that dealer’s individual performance, and once those units have been allocated, the taps shut off, no matter how numerous (or how vocal) your customer base may be.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Verb
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His wife of 50 years, Paula Bruner, administered the oath.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The Russian Orthodox Church administered the site via its Ukrainian branch for centuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Portioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portioned. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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