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

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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

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This natural process splits water molecules and steadily produces pure hydrogen gas within the surrounding rock formations.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
An ice shelf, 400 miles wide, splits off from the glacier and starts floating toward Europe.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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The index measures factors including checks on executive power.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
At night, the bed measures in a few square inches shy of a queen at 58 x 76-in (147 x 193-cm), comfortably sleeping two people or a solo adventurer hellbent on escaping everything and everyone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026

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