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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For decades, medical wisdom was dispensed exclusively within exam rooms and clinics.
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.
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Organizers divided the cemetery into 29 sectors, and volunteers checked every single headstone that was still intact.
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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The ceasefire provided little respite, Faqih said.
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HelloAmino founder Aelie Swift told Fortune a new supplier provided an ingredient that was slightly different, but completely changed the composition of its products.
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Bessent said the initial money would likely be released from Qatar, with Treasury officials in Doha overseeing how the funds are allocated.
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Another 9% is allocated to facilities, while less than 6% covers administration and other costs.
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George Pino was not administered a sobriety test, nor was a blood sample obtained.
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Contracts are administered by American Auto Shield.
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“Portioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portioned. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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