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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Felton, like Saputra, regularly hands out experimental dishes to dedicated regulars in exchange for uncensored critiques.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Texas hands out billions in tax abatements and incentives to mega-corporations that often fail to deliver lasting benefits to local communities.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hands out

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While the demand for aid has grown steadily in recent years, demand for the federal Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program funds that the state doles out via the CEAP program has not.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Nicholson said reforms to how the state doles out special education funding is one possible solution.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of doles out

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The new season deals directly with the aftermath of the attack and what Raz described as the nature of revenge.

— Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2026—plus, 50+ of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of deals

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Ars Video On a standard smartphone, the app splits the screen with the timeline at the bottom and preview up top.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
If somehow Colorado splits these four games, the Buffaloes may be OK, but this has wheels-off 0-4 potential.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of splits

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During the summer, archaeologists discovered the stone and wood wall, which measures 72 feet, at the site.

— Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
By the time an organization measures the outcome, the human system has already processed the pressure and produced a response.

— Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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