PORTIONING (OUT) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

portioning (out)

verb

present participle of portion (out)

as in rationing (out)

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doling out

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The investigation in Loretto was sparked after the West Side safety net hospital came under fire for improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The White House has continued doling out tariffs despite the ruling.

— Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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