SHARE (OUT) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

share (out)

verb

Definition of share (out)

as in to hand out

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Verb

His supporters and opponents alike, Latino and Yankee, complained that Pacheco did not, contrary to the practice of the day, hand out plum political jobs to his supporters.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Now, the festival’s section that presents a showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema, also handed out two prizes, which were introduced for the first time this year.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of hand out

Verb

The Global Methodist Church, a conservative group, split from the denomination in 2022.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
The men and women, both of whom split their home games between Hartford and M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion on campus, have staged periodic doubleheaders in the years since, when schedules intersected.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of split

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Use a 3/4-ounce/1 1/2-tablespoon scoop to portion the dough into 34-g pieces and then roll each into a smooth ball using the palms of your hands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Ordering groceries that arrive pre chopped, pre washed, and neatly portioned.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of portion

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Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, which measures expectations for volatility, surged 50% and hit its highest level in seven months.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
This test measures the system's video-editing capabilities, which heavily stress both the CPU and GPU.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of measure

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The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss.

— Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of dispense

Verb

Several aircraft could divide surveillance tasks or combine their efforts to improve coverage in a particular sector.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Depending on your opinion of him (the fandom is divided), this one might not be your favorite.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of divide

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