1
as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
he had always just assumed that lifelong bachelorhood would be his portion
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2
as in part
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
equal portions of the students' day are devoted to study, recreation, and sleep
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
each camper gets an equal portion of the food
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portion
Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Amid the ongoing tumult, city officials including Mayor Karen Bass implemented a curfew for portions of downtown, from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, and it was extended into Wednesday night as well.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Portion Generously: Ditch the cookie scoop and portion the dough into 1/3 cup balls.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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Noun
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking alongside President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on June 12, said that the initial $4.6 billion pledge has grown to more than $10 billion, with a substantial portion earmarked for Ukraine’s procurement and production of long-range weaponry.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Amid the ongoing tumult, city officials including Mayor Karen Bass implemented a curfew for portions of downtown, from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, and it was extended into Wednesday night as well.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Verb
There are generously portioned, made-to-order sandwiches and crisp sourdough focaccia that is worth eating on its own.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Portion Generously: Ditch the cookie scoop and portion the dough into 1/3 cup balls.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portion
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Imagine for a moment the great leaders who have changed the destiny of humanity.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But the Pacers seem to be the team of destiny, always seemingly finding ways to win.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Norton’s basic antivirus omits VPN protection, but a no-limits VPN is part of all Norton’s security suites.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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His deportation On March 15, Abrego Garcia was among the more than 200 people who were removed from the country as part of a mass deportation order by the Trump Administration.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Boeing shares were down Friday, falling 3.8%, while GE Aerospace was down 2.4%.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Credit utilization is the share of one’s outstanding debt relative to their credit limit.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to earthworms, which are responsible for distributing oxygen, draining water and creating space for plant roots.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and distributed at scale through Facebook’s own ad system.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Another issue of concern for Beijing is the fate of Chinese students in the US.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Once those clips went viral, the 27-year-old’s fate was apparently sealed.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In the warmup area, there was a section set aside for storage.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Defense position: On cross-examination, defense attorney Brian Steel highlighted a section of the non-disclosure agreement that included provisions for when Garcia could discuss the information with law enforcement.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Demographic breakdowns reveal higher proportions of white, urban, and employed individuals, with younger respondents more often uncertain or undecided about potential parenthood.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Polls show a significant proportion of Gen Z and Generation Alpha (people born after 1996) expect to live to 100.—
Dr. Marschall Runge,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Another way was dispensing care at the mobile clinics that P.H.R.I. operated in the occupied territories.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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As part of the REMS program, mifepristone is subject to a few restrictions: People who prescribe the pills must be certified health care providers, and pharmacies must obtain certifications to dispense the medication.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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“Portion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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