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
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  • Founded by lawyer Song Ong Siang and physician Lim Boon Keng, the Straits Chinese Magazine was distributed as far afield as Yokohama, San Francisco, and London.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Turner dispensing fundamental tips for survival, Elwood, clinging to his optimistic worldview.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • The Swift Water Response Team used its rescue boat to reach the family, who were provided life jackets before being escorted to shore and checked out by Madison County EMS, according to the Fire Department's post.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Colorado Cold Case Review team has also provided BPD with a list of tips for the department to pursue, according to Redfearn.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of provide
Verb
  • The Recording Academy is set to hand out 90-something Grammy Awards beginning with the Premiere Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. CT.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • So Hoey flagged down a flight attendant who was handing out water and offered to help.
    Faith Karimi, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • That injection literally divided her into two bodies: the older one, and a younger, nubile one named Sue (Margaret Qualley), who got the job hosting Elisabeth’s old aerobics show and has rocketed onto the celebrity A-list.
    Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Curated by Brazilian artist Adriano Pedrosa, the main art exhibition of the 60th la Biennale di Venezia seemed to divide opinion—loved and loathed in equal measure.
    Nargess Banks, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Tips from the Southern Living Test Kitchen Use a small cookie scoop to easily portion the chocolate mixture.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
  • When rice has cooled, portion it into sealable plastic freezer bags in a flat layer, making sure to remove all the air.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of portion
Verb
  • As of 2023, more than 30% of its total spending was allocated to these businesses, up from 3% in 2019.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The ability to identify potentially dangerous individuals swiftly allows border agencies to allocate resources more effectively, preventing human errors and ensuring the integrity of the immigration process.
    Kevin Cohen, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • Johnson supplied his own menorah, which was made out of shrapnel from rockets shot down by the Israel Defense Forces.
    Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Solar panels supply 40% of the district’s energy, and a seawater thalasso-thermal loop provides heating and cooling, reducing energy consumption.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of supply
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