as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
aid workers dealt out a packet of emergency supplies to each earthquake victim
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deal (out)
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That strategy drew a furious response from some of the city’s employee unions, who distributed posters comparing Villaraigosa to Wisconsin’s then-Gov. Scott Walker, viewed at that time as a strident foe of organized labor.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Device now holds more than 2,500 retail accounts and distributes its beer from Bakersfield to Southern Oregon, according to its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some parents aren't comfortable with the practice, while others don't hesitate to dispense kisses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli is 79 and will still be 79 when the Grammys are dispensed early next year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Companion planting can provide a natural structure or shade.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Around five years ago, William Roth Martin doled out nearly $8.8 million for a 117-year-old mansion in San Francisco’s affluent Pacific Heights neighborhood, just minutes from Lafayette Park and bustling Fillmore Street.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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Metro Denver school districts — flush with COVID-19 relief money — doled out larger teacher raises after students returned to classrooms during the pandemic amid widespread staff shortages.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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The city is divided along sectarian lines: The south is home mostly to Sunni Muslims, while the northern neighborhoods are mostly Alawite.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Passengers are divided on the appropriateness of removing shoes during flights, citing comfort versus hygiene and safety.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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His interest in sports analytics comes from his math teacher father, who handed out rulers to Trick-or-Treaters each year.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jiang serves as the head of the main competition jury at the Beijing fest, which will hand out its Tiantan Awards on Saturday evening.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $15 million for a task force within the IRS to create a report about the costs and opinions of a potential direct e-file program.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to Harvard’s annual report, the largest chunks of the endowment are allocated to private equity (39%) and hedge funds (32%).—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Brembo supplies the braking, and the new 700 boasts adjustable preload, rebound, and compression.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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His four-year contract also supplies long-term depth.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Deal (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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