dealing (out)

verb

Definition of dealing (out)next
present participle of deal (out)
as in distributing
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 dealing (out)
  1. distributing
  2. providing
  3. allocating
Verb
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • Mangione was arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.
    Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of providing
Verb
  • Our poll of CFOs found that 62% anticipated allocating less than 1% of enterprise budget to GenAI in 2025.
    Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, BlackRock’s existing clients including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly allocating capital to private markets to meet their long-term return expectations.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of allocating
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Thesaurus Entries Near dealing (out)

dealing (in)

dealing (out)

dealings

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“Dealing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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