SHARES (OUT) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

shares (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of share (out)

as in parcels (out)

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In addition to the Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited/Anthology series, the FKA Creative Arts ceremony hands out the awards for guest acting in comedy and drama, performance in a short-form series, and character voiceover performance.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026
Twin Farms in Vermont hands out Stave wooden puzzles that change with the seasons, while Baccarat Hotel New York has given VIP guests crystal pieces special enough to become family heirlooms.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of hands 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

Definition of doles out

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To two young stars whose endorsement deals dwarf their league salaries, $400 is probably couch-cushion change.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
The online shop currently has under-the-radar deals up to 80 percent off, from early fall clothing to cozy home upgrades.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of deals

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Rather than one long conveyor, Ford is using a new assembly tree process that splits the vehicle into three sections — front clip, rear clip, and battery deck — which enables better access so more operators can work on the vehicle at the same time.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
Haynes launched a successful coaching program and now splits her time between houses in Palm Coast and Tampa.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of splits

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The Hamas official also said the group’s leader demanded that Israel halt its attacks on Gaza and withdraw to the Yellow Line, which divides the territory into Israeli military and Palestinian sections, before beginning implementation.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The 50/30/20 rule is a budgeting framework that divides your take-home pay into three categories.

— Javier Simon, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

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