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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While specifics about enforcement and duration of the new tariffs remain unclear, a document distributed to reporters included a list of 65 countries with calculated reciprocal rates.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Obtaining, distributing, and managing these certificates in a secure manner takes time, money, and coordination.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Renee sometimes sang with her hand on her hip, dispensing wisdom, and occasionally dancing on stage with her sister.—
Lisa Tozzi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The winger, who had been out with injury since December, provided several dangerous crosses for his side as Arsenal continued to pile on the pressure.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Musk doled out about $20 million of his own money to boost Schimel.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, Jasso and her colleagues doled out hot instant soup, fresh fruit and backpacks through the slots in the fence.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration reportedly calculated the tariff by dividing the trade deficit ($7.4 billion) by the value of imports to America ($22.2 billion) and then essentially halving the figure to reach 17%.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The appeals court divided 2-1 in turning down the government's request to halt Boasberg's directive.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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For that same period in 2024, NSF handed out 1707 new awards.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At an event in Green Bay on Sunday night, Musk handed out to checks of $1 million to Nicholas Jacobs, the chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans, and graphic designer Ekaterina Diestler.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Since large crowds for the theme park will be inevitable following its opening next month, allocate a few days to experience everything at Epic Universe on any future trips.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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One of the stops of the rail tour is Istanbul, Turkey. Adventure by Train The company will allocate $100 per person per hotel for laundry services and recommends passengers travel with bags that can fit in overhead compartments.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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At this point, the measure was at its highest value since April 14, 2024, additional figures supplied by Blockforce Capital reveal.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, there is a very important business equation here, because Gavi spent more on vaccines supplied by U.S. companies than any other country in the world.—
Alice Park,
Time,
2 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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