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share (out)

verb

Definition of share (out)next
as in to hand out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for share (out)
  1. hand out
  2. deal
  3. dole out
  4. split
  5. portion
  6. measure
  7. dispense
  8. divide
Verb
  • Her mother would take a young Karen with her while handing out literature for Democratic candidates and serving as a poll watcher during the local elections.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Felton, like Saputra, regularly hands out experimental dishes to dedicated regulars in exchange for uncensored critiques.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • The claims would deal yet another blow to the King, who is still battling cancer.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • He was dealt to Utah prior to the start of the 2022-23 season.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal
Verb
  • Skip the motion-control shoes, known to push supinating feet even further out, and go for a neutral model that can dole out balance without relying on stability footwear’s rigid inner correction.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Hillman responded that the district works to dole out consequences that are most appropriate to change student behavior, but confirmed that that number still went up this year.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • The college sports bill is splitting Senate Democrats; many aren’t backing it because it is not seen as labor-friendly, and labor groups like the AFL-CIO oppose it.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The potential was evident in the opening minutes, when Barkov found Brady Tkachuk in stride after splitting the Hurricanes defense.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Guillen acknowledges that part of the promotion’s success could be driven by value as well as portioning.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There are even measurement markings inside the bowl to make portioning ingredients easier, and the bowls nest inside each other for more compact storage.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Verb
  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At its core, AIV is a 0 to 100 index that measures how a brand is presented in the answers AI assistants give consumers.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of measure
Verb
  • Prescribing, dispensing and enabling the sale of retatrutide — which is still in clinical trials — violate those standards.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The clip opens onto what looks to be the tribute parade in a stadium filled with purple and yellow smoke dispensed by drone-like airships.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • Leftover produce, meat and pantry items were divided into items that could be used next week and what could go home with staff.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But Californians are narrowly divided on the wealth tax, and passage could come down to the wire when voters cast ballots in November.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of divide
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“Share (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/share%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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