portioned

past tense of portion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of portioned Howrey’s own politics are here — feminist, environmentalist, activist — but believably portioned out to her characters. — Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Desserts such as the Jamaican rum cake with coconut ice cream are portioned for sharing. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 And this is where the genius kicks in—instead of being one giant space where things get stuffed on top of one another and nothing’s accessible, it’s portioned into customizable shelves. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 What’s more, it’s already portioned out into the correct dosage, so there’s no need to worry about accidentally taking too little or too much. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Instead of making last-minute pet store runs, many owners are choosing subscription meal plans that arrive automatically and are portioned specifically for their dogs. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioned
Verb
  • Leo also called for a ceasefire to allow for food and medical assistance to be distributed in the region, as well as the safe evacuation of civilians.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Like his hit debut, Ghosts will be distributed by Focus Features.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The prescriptions were then taken to Striderite Pharmacy, where Yusuf and other pharmacy employees dispensed the medication to Llerena.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Studio 1 tracks the amount dispensed to estimate how much remains.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • And so the record is divided between tracks that capture the rush of losing yourself in a sea of bodies and the pain of being caught out at last call with no one to return home to.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Yet Perrette and Decker’s meaty roles still leave gaps – slightly lower down the international chain, questions remain over how territories are divided up and who looks after what.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Check out the first images of The Cold Song, provided exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter, below.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Customers who had been due to fly on Saturday were provided with accommodation and rebooked on alternative flights, according to the airline.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Qualifying stock is transferred to Treasury and allocated to eligible children according to donor instructions and Treasury guidance.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The temporary restraining order by Judge Jennifer Rochon in Manhattan federal court also bars the Department of Homeland Security from spending any more of the $20 million allocated for the ad campaign.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • He was pronounced dead about 10 minutes after the lethal injection was administered.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Food and Drug Administration in September 2025 approved the subcutaneous form of Keytruda, which is considered a more convenient version because it is administered under the skin in minutes.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Portioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portioned. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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