PORTIONED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

portioned

verb

past tense of portion

as in distributed

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals portioned out the medical supplies equally

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Recent Examples of portioned The roasted chiles, cleaned or not, can be portioned into zip-top or vacuum seal bags and frozen for up to two years. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Buttery and flaky, these individual strawberry desserts are perfectly portioned for your next cookout. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 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. — 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

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Rising adoption of rooftop and distributed solar systems in South Africa is reducing national grid demand, squeezing utilities’ revenues and prompting interest in diversification.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Produced by Roth’s independent label The Horror Section, Ice Cream Man is being distributed by Iconic Releasing and playing at 1,700 domestic locations.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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The clarifying agent can be dispensed into the water via the app while the robot is making its rounds, and it is designed to help keep your pool water sparkling.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The touch panel registers the number of sushi plates dispensed into the plate disposal slot.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026

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Via a points system, entrants will not only compete for prize money in individual races but also vie for a $5 million prize pool divided up based on the series’ final standings.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Congressional Republicans are headed into the home stretch ahead of a crucial midterm election year bitterly divided over their competing legislative priorities.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

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No details about the patient have been provided, and Health New Zealand would not disclose information without family approval.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
During a press conference in Tallahassee on Thursday, Fishback based his allegations on information provided by a whistleblower seemingly familiar with the federal investigation.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of provided

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The nearly $170 billion allocated to public schools across America was never intended to last forever.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The state’s Project Homekey has allocated nearly a billion dollars toward supportive housing, creating 2,749 affordable homes for folks with behavioral health challenges at risk of homelessness — issues often tied up in a ball with addiction.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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