parceled (out)

verb

variants or parcelled (out)
Definition of parceled (out)next
past tense of parcel (out)
as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals parceled out the assignments for work on the parish fair

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  1. distributed
  2. provided
  3. allocated
  4. assigned
  5. administered
Verb
  • They are easily distributed digitally across networks, at a low or negligible cost.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributed
Verb
  • The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First Tellurium provided critical domestic sources of tellurium and other metals, allowing Michael to overcome supply challenges.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of provided
Verb
  • Proposition 35 effectively requires some of the money to be allocated to providers that serve Medi-Cal patients.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another $13 million will be allocated to program administration.
    Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of allocated
Verb
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An advisory committee has already been assigned to work on the process, Martin said.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigned
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  • With a non-invasive, handheld device, which is being investigated for treating IBD, electrical stimulation is administered through the skin to either the right or left branches of the vagus nerve in the neck or the ear.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of administered
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“Parceled (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parceled%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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