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 pair have developed a system of bonusing employees for success on a year-round basis, rather than doling out bonus coin once a year, with staffers receiving little information as to how the spoils were divided.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Kim can allay some frustrations by doling out luxury apartments, promotions, and access to extravagant lifestyles.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

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