PORTIONING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

portioning

verb

present participle of portion

as in distributing

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

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Recent Examples of portioning Bring to room temperature before portioning and coating in cinnamon-sugar. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Batch-Prep Protein Snacks on Sunday Pre-portioning snacks over the weekend ensures high-protein fuel is always within reach during hectic workdays. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026 For the easiest reheating, consider portioning the grits into individual servings before freezing. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 Pre-portioning baskets from the start, setting a one-treat-per-day rule after Easter morning and donating or freezing the excess are the strategies parents are actually using. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop? — Gretchen McKay, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026 The onslaught of intensity works, thanks to choices the restaurant makes in portioning (not overlarge) and service (not over-rushed), which gives the palate a bit of time to regroup between happy sighs. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025 Consider prepping and portioning these sides ahead of time to make packing lunches on a busy morning a breeze. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025 The firm recently hired former Chipotle executive Jason Cochran as COO to address issues ranging from portioning to speed across both digital and in-store channels. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioning

Verb

Paramount is distributing the film, which was made and financed by Hammerstone.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Mensah looked as good as the numbers suggested, too, ripping NFL-level throws and distributing the ball to his myriad playmakers, namely wide receiver Malachi Toney.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of distributing

Verb

Staff are tuned-in and attentive, knowledgeable and efficient, without dispensing any of the sirs and ma’ams and stilted affections of fancier places.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed in 2020 that alleged Walmart repeatedly violated the federal Controlled Substances Act by unlawfully dispensing opioid prescriptions at pharmacies across the country.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dispensing

Verb

The freeway had been closed between Hazel Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard as investigators processed the shooting scene on the freeway dividing Rancho Cordova and Gold River.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The trial has generated intense interest for more than a month, deeply dividing the public and drawing attention to issues around maternal mental health after childbirth.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividing

Verb

Another popular option is the 50/20/30 method, which entails allocating 50% of your income to your needs, 20% to your savings and 30% to your wants.

— Mallika Mitra, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Discrepancy theory is a branch of mathematics concerned with allocating resources as evenly as possible.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of allocating

Verb

The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The cores or plugs removed from the lawn during aeration actually increase the success of overseeding by providing more direct contact between the seeds and the soil.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of providing

Verb

Taking medical histories, running tests, checking vitals, administering medications, and drying tears.

— Dateline NBC, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Their fees can vary widely; some have low ongoing costs, while others include expenses associated with administering the retirement plan.

— Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026