SHARED (OUT) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

shared (out)

verb

Definition of shared (out)

past tense of share (out)

as in handed out

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Verb

No discipline had yet been handed out, the lawmakers said they were told.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
In 2026, the fair’s panel of wine professionals handed out hundreds of medals in categories such as Best Value, Best of Region, and Best of California.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of handed out

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That is a corporate social responsibility calculation yielding a net benefit, measured in deeds and addresses rather than press releases.

— Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Now, a new study including approximately 400 autistic children measured electrical activity across the entire scalp to more fully understand differences in face processing.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

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The proposal asks for the money to be doled out over a five-year period, which includes $250 million payments in 2029 and 2030 and smaller increments in the other three years.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
In dozens of declarations collected as part of the court record, detainees recounted broccoli full of worms, diapers doled out one at a time, and staff tearing up children’s drawings.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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Most drugs are not dispensed through compounding pharmacies at all but are instead approved by the FDA and manufactured by drug companies under strict FDA supervision.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Many are not eligible to be dispensed by compounding pharmacies, and experts warn that rising demand is fueling an unregulated online market that could be dangerous.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of dispensed

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For testosterone to be effective, an adequate and correct dose of the hormone needs to be administered.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
The examination was canceled and administered again after questions leaked, forcing candidates to sit it a second time.

— Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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Following a second-round exit to the Los Angeles in 2023, the Warriors dealt Poole to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul and Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade for Josh Green and two second-round picks.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Root actually enjoyed being back in charge at the Oval last month even though he was dealt the toughest of hands having to lead a side against New Zealand that included three Test debutants and two other players with only one appearance each.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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