PORTIONS Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

portions 1 of 2

noun

plural of portion

as in destinies

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand he had always just assumed that lifelong bachelorhood would be his portion

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as in parts

one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled equal portions of the students' day are devoted to study, recreation, and sleep

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as in shares

something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group each camper gets an equal portion of the food

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portions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of portion

as in distributes

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

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Recent Examples of portions

Noun

Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions. — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026 Prosecutors on Thursday aired portions of a recorded interview with Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Lineage has wrapped portions of the building with a temporary material meant to contain debris, reduce odors and dampen noise during the remediation process. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 That heat will be felt next week, when portions of inland Southern California could rise above 110 degrees. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Critical expertise and know-how often reside in the minds of experienced professionals, and when those individuals retire, change roles or leave the organization, portions of that knowledge leave with them. — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Developers are also proposing that existing trees along portions of the site boundary be preserved to create a barrier for nearby homes. — Emily Holshouser july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Authorities also have issued health advisories for portions of six beaches from La Jolla Shores to Mission Bay, based on water quality testing. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for portions

Noun

Meanwhile, Mirren wants to store her fest statue, which keeps mysteriously appearing next to an Oscar statuette, in its box in a different take on Karlovy Vary winners’ and trophies’ destinies.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds, all fighting to take control of their own destinies, Maxine finds herself on a journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 2026

Definition of destinies

Noun

Severe droughts and searing heat across vast swathes of southern Europe destroyed large parts of the olive oil harvest, culminating in a dizzying price rally that shocked industry veterans and consumers alike.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Building a track car sidesteps all the hardest parts of car manufacturing—like bringing it up to safety, emissions, and other compliance standards for road cars.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 16 July 2026

Definition of parts

Noun

The entry is a combination of Class A and Class C Alphabet shares.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 July 2026
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Daniel Yue, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Definition of shares

Verb

The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Commission, which distributes federal grants to states, oversees the testing of voting systems and maintains the national voter registration forms.

— Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Unlike most self-assembling robotic systems, which depend on a central controller to coordinate every movement, FloatForm distributes intelligence across the swarm.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of distributes

Noun

Exaggerated proportions and a wide back create a playful and durable silhouette for a chair that’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
His facial proportions are regarded as extraordinarily harmonious, his features exceptionally balanced, and his jawline and bone structure almost uncannily aligned with the community’s preferred metrics.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of proportions

Verb

The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026