as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portioned
For someone trying to pull that off on a Tuesday night, having the ingredients already portioned and waiting in the freezer is the difference between cooking and ordering takeout.
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Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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.
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Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
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Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
Brammall says as our food arrives, portioned onto individual plates.
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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.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Inside, Bob McCarthy portioned out the dinners into takeout containers.
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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.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Each dish is wonderfully prepared and portioned.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioned
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The emergency proclamation was declared by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who said that thousands of air purifiers and masks have been distributed to residents impacted by fire and smoke.
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Sixty percent of total payouts went to Reels, with the remaining 40 percent distributed across Stories, photos, and text posts.
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Prosecutors say Hammond, who was a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, dispensed and billed a substantial number of female condoms that the pharmacy never received from a wholesaler.
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One groom just had to have a fountain that dispensed ranch dressing.
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Congressional Republicans were divided over the Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision to strike down an executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
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Countless individual tread blocks, divided by wide grooves, wriggled around instead of digging in.
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
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Heroic efforts by international and local rescue teams have provided moments of hope and relief.
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Nearly 40% of the IP addresses allocated to Cogent appeared on publicly available blacklists of potential abuse, according to Scamalytics data.
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On Monday, DeSantis vetoed $15 million allocated for security grants for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Miami, the total amount of funding for Catholic school security previously approved by the Florida Legislature earlier this month.
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The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
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During the downpour, priests administered Communion under yellow and white umbrellas, the colors of the Holy See.
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“Portioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portioned. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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