share (out)

verb

Definition of share (out)next
as in to hand out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for share (out)
  1. hand out
  2. split
  3. deal
  4. dole out
  5. portion
  6. measure
  7. divide
  8. dispense
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
  • Jannik Sinner and world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, who split them two apiece in 2024.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The Vietnam War had arguably split the country more dramatically than any conflict since the Civil War.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
Verb
  • The Kraken, for example, dealt for Kaapo Kakko before the holiday freeze, adding an upside forward with precisely the sort of profile that this Kraken team needs long-term, in exchange for a 4/5 caliber defender in Will Borgen.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Astros recently dealt star outfielder Kyle Tucker with one year left on his contract instead of paying him.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of deal
Verb
  • But Mufasa's welcome is no kinder than the reception Dickens doled out to the foundlings scattered throughout his novels.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Afterwards on Christmas morning, in these vignettes, slaves commonly wished owners a merry Christmas and long life as they were doled out eggnog treats on the mansion verandah.
    Robert E. May / Made by History, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of dole out
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
  • However, historically, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is correlated with return-on-equity (ROE), which measures how efficiently companies produce profits from the capital provided by their shareholders.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • However, satellite imagery indicated that the Type 076, which measured 853 feet long, is longer than the 844-foot-long America class, according to a report prepared in August by the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of measure
Verb
  • Benett / WireImage via Getty Images file Fans began to speculate that behind-the-scenes drama was dividing the cast.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The new players are shocked to learn of the life-or-death stakes and quickly divide into two groups: those that want to stay and keep competing, and those that want to cash out and leave.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of divide
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
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