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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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as in distributes
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portions
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In areas with heavy winter snowpacks, the snow acts as a great insulator, protecting the underground portions of the plant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
The 8-quart size can handle large portions, like up to 4 pounds of fries, and the removable plates make clean-up simple.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Like Phoenix, Scottsdale’s northern portions cannot access most Salt River water supplies, meaning most of the city — practically everything north of Old Town (more specifically, everything north of the Arizona Canal) — relies almost exclusively on the Colorado River.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Boatwright said Chipotle plans a new ad campaign to spotlight its fresh ingredients and portions at a reasonable price.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s helped Outback’s rivals, which serve heaping portions; and other chains, like Chili’s and Applebee’s that are focused on value and deals.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
If winds come from the east, Lake Huron can provide the moisture and the eastern portions of Michigan area affected, rather than the west side.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
This includes much of Tennessee and Kentucky, southwestern West Virginia, far western portions of Virginia and North Carolina, northern Alabama, northeast Mississippi, northwest Georgia, as well as southern portions of Indiana and Ohio.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In areas with heavy winter snowpacks, the snow acts as a great insulator, protecting the underground portions of the plant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
The 8-quart size can handle large portions, like up to 4 pounds of fries, and the removable plates make clean-up simple.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Like Phoenix, Scottsdale’s northern portions cannot access most Salt River water supplies, meaning most of the city — practically everything north of Old Town (more specifically, everything north of the Arizona Canal) — relies almost exclusively on the Colorado River.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Boatwright said Chipotle plans a new ad campaign to spotlight its fresh ingredients and portions at a reasonable price.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s helped Outback’s rivals, which serve heaping portions; and other chains, like Chili’s and Applebee’s that are focused on value and deals.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
If winds come from the east, Lake Huron can provide the moisture and the eastern portions of Michigan area affected, rather than the west side.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portions
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The sequel concludes the story that began in last year’s Wicked, which followed Elphaba and Glinda during their years at Shiz University and explored how their friendship shaped their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
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Though fans may have hoped that season 4 would reunite Geralt with Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan), the finale instead drives them further apart while redefining each of their destinies.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The parts were gradually lining up for a potential return to the five-piece Rumours-era roster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Mayo Clinic explains that it’s often not found until the cancer has already spread to multiple parts of the body.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our fates are clearly connected, for better and for worse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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In other words, investors might bail on companies such as Nvidia, Oracle, and CoreWeave, whose fates are deemed too closely tied up with OpenAI’s.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The countdown originating from Chicago will join the traditional segments that notch the last seconds to midnight in New York and the Spanish-language countdown that comes from Puerto Rico.—
William Earl,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The new hybrid system, which Hyundai will roll out over models in other segments, locates the main electric motor between the gasoline engine and transmission.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The proportions matched the signature shapes from her former SJP Collection, which closed in late 2024 but still shows up in her rotation.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Portions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portions. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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