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sharing (out)

verb

present participle of share (out)
as in handing out

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  1. handing out
  2. doling out
  3. measuring
  4. dealing
  5. splitting
  6. dividing
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
  • Marchand has been among the presenters handing out medals on the pool deck during the games with swimming being held in the Olympic pool in Tokyo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of handing out
Verb
  • In context of supination, this means minimizing the possibility of injuries; doling out a smoother, plusher ride; and kicking underpronation’s common side effects (think plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, and shin splints) to the curb.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The investigation in Loretto was sparked after the West Side safety net hospital came under fire for improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of doling out
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  • Robby stayed home, measuring the time between clusters of seizures in video games and cartoons.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 18 inches, with rounded ears.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of measuring
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  • The inquest testimony about Lizzie’s attempt to purchase prussic acid was also excluded, dealing another major blow to the prosecution.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • One hundred years ago, one of the most destructive hurricanes in South Florida history roared ashore, devastating communities, killing hundreds and dealing an economic blow that some historians say took the region decades to fully overcome.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dealing
Verb
  • The couple are actually already settled, splitting their time between Gotham and Miami Beach.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Don't discount the benefits of splitting your money between both account types, either.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of splitting
Verb
  • Other than dividing some spaces into several smaller auditoriums, the original theater has largely been kept the same since 1927.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • What’s dividing fans is Julian Casablancas’ insistence on using Autotune, as many prefer his raw vocals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividing
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“Sharing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharing%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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