as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portioned
Just as importantly, though, cooks engineer plates that are physically easier to share and more generously portioned.
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Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
For the most part, the Ripper has been background noise on Resurrection, with tidbits being portioned out over the course of the first eight episodes.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Growing up, Bare watched her parents’ farmland get portioned off by eminent domain when the county claimed some of it for a landfill.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
All meals are portioned properly, according to the couple.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Each dough selection is weighed and hand-portioned and then frozen so it can be shipped overseas.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
For the most part, the Ripper has been background noise on Resurrection, with tidbits being portioned out over the course of the first eight episodes.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Growing up, Bare watched her parents’ farmland get portioned off by eminent domain when the county claimed some of it for a landfill.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
All meals are portioned properly, according to the couple.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Each dough selection is weighed and hand-portioned and then frozen so it can be shipped overseas.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioned
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The federal dollars currently are distributed to districts using a formula.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night yesterday after nearly a week off the air with a monologue that largely dispensed with laughs.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
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Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis allegedly dispensed the substance at West Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina, over a nearly monthlong span, leaving school officials mystified as to the origin of the foul odor, the Florence County Sheriff's office said in a statement.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The votes of the parties that did not make it into parliament will be divided proportionately, meaning PAS will end up with several seats more than a bare majority of 51.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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While critics were divided at the time, Casper became a box office hit and earned its place as a nostalgic favorite for '90s kids.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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As part of his homework, Hanke provided a systemic analysis that narrowed a list of 239 potential candidates to the 50 most promising choices.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The money will be incrementally allocated as each gigawatt is deployed.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Surgeons explain why a certain method suits your hair type and how grafts will be allocated to the frontal band, mid scalp, and crown.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Presidential libraries are administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Portioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portioned. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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