as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of handing out
In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Taco Bell would spend six months running promos and handing out special Qui-Gon Jinn cups.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Airline representatives were also handing out keychains and pins.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Cogbill was also handing out wine club members-for-a-day cards so guests could get a 15 % discount plus a complimentary glass of wine.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Inside the arena, a group of young women associated with TPUSA were handing out free hats and mini American flags.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies this week went door to door in the USF area handing out flyers about the disappearance.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The mayor and city officials unveiled a six-point plan that includes handing out free gun locks and other initiatives.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
At the pool, there's always someone walking around handing out glasses of ice-cold water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Taco Bell would spend six months running promos and handing out special Qui-Gon Jinn cups.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Airline representatives were also handing out keychains and pins.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Cogbill was also handing out wine club members-for-a-day cards so guests could get a 15 % discount plus a complimentary glass of wine.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Inside the arena, a group of young women associated with TPUSA were handing out free hats and mini American flags.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies this week went door to door in the USF area handing out flyers about the disappearance.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The mayor and city officials unveiled a six-point plan that includes handing out free gun locks and other initiatives.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
At the pool, there's always someone walking around handing out glasses of ice-cold water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing out
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The investigation allegedly identified Rodney Canada as the leader of a drug trafficking organization that was distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine in Stamford and other areas in the region, authorities said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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This summer, Papa Johns will be bottling and distributing its Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery and retail stores nationwide, the company announced in a May 13 news release shared with USA TODAY.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals responded a few days later by ruling the FDA erred by relaxing its regulations to allow for dispensing the pills by mail.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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But the appeals court blocked that ruling and said the in-person dispensing requirement should return while Louisiana appeals the judge’s decision.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Vigilantes doling out justice in Hell’s Kitchen, steamy romances in the English countryside, and cowboys just trying to hang onto the ranch – again.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Midwest states also enjoy doling out tax breaks to lure data centers, which offer meaningful construction trades jobs.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Ulrich said the cemetery is one of few nationally that has a memorial squad solely dedicated to providing full military honors.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Stenergard highlighted Russia’s precarious condition to argue for tighter sanctions on its energy sector, namely a ban on providing maritime services, such as insurance, access to ports, and financing.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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This measures the degree by which tuition, donations and investment revenue cover a college’s educational expenses by subtracting its core expenses from its core revenues and dividing the difference by its core revenues.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Keep everything fair by dividing into new teams for each round.—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
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Considering these economic anxieties, allocating nearly one-third of the state budget to defense might seem like insanity.—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Beyond his deep understanding of Berkshire’s many business units and a commitment to continuous improvement at the annual meeting, investors should be comforted that Abel has continued the Buffett blueprint for allocating capital.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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