rationing (out)

present participle of ration (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationing (out)
doling out
Verb
  • Recent reports indicate that Congress members may also favor their alma maters when doling out earmarks.
    Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.
    Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
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“Rationing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationing%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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