mete (out)

verb

ˈmēt How to pronounce mete (out) (audio)
Definition of mete (out)next
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading

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  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. hand out
  5. divide
  6. portion
  7. allocate
  8. supply
Verb
  • On November 15, Los Angeles police distributed a poster about the disappearance, saying Hannah was last seen at the airport.
    Taylor Galgano, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The parish and its volunteers helped distribute hundreds of turkeys, with traditional Thanksgiving meal fixings, and winter clothing to members of the community in need.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • In January 2023, Sinema, speaking in Davos, Switzerland, told many of the world’s wealthiest and most influential leaders there was no need to dispense with the legislative filibuster after the 2022 midterms two months earlier.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of provide
Verb
  • This year, the United Food Bank distribution day fell the day after the drive, so the turkeys were donated one day, spent the night in the freezer, and then handed out to families the next.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier this week, the festival handed out the awards for its market arm, the Forum.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Lacking a tie-breaking vote could delay action at the FTC, such as when the commission was divided over 7-Eleven’s $21 billion purchase of Speedway stores in 2021.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For months leading up to the 2024 election, polling demonstrated that Americans were sharply divided on the United States’ responsibility to support Ukraine.
    Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of divide
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  • Our Test Kitchen recommends portioning the stew into individual servings before freezing.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
  • When your pancake batter is ready, use the turkey baster to portion out your pancakes in the pan or on the griddle.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of portion
Verb
  • The education office said the board has racked up $243,000 in legal costs for the 2023-2024 year — nearly $70,000 more than what it is allocated.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The system allocates 538 votes across the country, and a candidate needs a majority, or 270 votes, to win.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • Another likely purpose for keeping turkeys was supplying human communities with feathers.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For food, the proud parents supplied their guests with tons of personalized Shake Shack burgers.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of supply
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