PORTIONS (OUT) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

portions (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of portion (out)

as in rations (out)

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doles out

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Although the film doles out answers, there is some economical hand-waving about why the neighborhood has power and running water for so long.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
This Darla sandal, on sale for a limited time, doles out balance despite its towering platform height.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

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