as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
no system yet in place for handing out room assignments
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Recent Examples of handed out
The 2026 Black Reel TV Awards aka Bolts — celebrating excellence in television across comedy, drama, limited series, TV movies, documentaries, variety programming, acting, directing, writing, music and technical achievement — will be handed out August 17.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Will justice be handed out in civil and criminal matters in equal portions to all citizens, regardless of their income status?
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
With the Stanley Cup now handed out to the Carolina Hurricanes, the 31 NHL teams trying to chase them down are entering a critical period for business.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Its been lost in a shuffle of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, but another championship will be handed out next week.
—Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Unlike the competitive Oscars handed out during the telecast, the honorary prizes are presented at a separate ceremony attended by film industry figures, academy members and awards season contenders.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 32-year-old happily handed out more samples, plus coconut water drinks.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Six months after news broke that the New School was offering voluntary retirement and severance packages to large number of faculty and staff, the New York university has handed out layoff notices to around 15 percent of its employees.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Will justice be handed out in civil and criminal matters in equal portions to all citizens, regardless of their income status?
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
With the Stanley Cup now handed out to the Carolina Hurricanes, the 31 NHL teams trying to chase them down are entering a critical period for business.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Its been lost in a shuffle of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, but another championship will be handed out next week.
—Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Unlike the competitive Oscars handed out during the telecast, the honorary prizes are presented at a separate ceremony attended by film industry figures, academy members and awards season contenders.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 32-year-old happily handed out more samples, plus coconut water drinks.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Six months after news broke that the New School was offering voluntary retirement and severance packages to large number of faculty and staff, the New York university has handed out layoff notices to around 15 percent of its employees.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed out
Verb
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Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Buc-ee’s candy that has been credited with fueling the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught has been distributed in sparing doses in Georgia’s dugout at the College World Series.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Outside the courtroom, reaction to the case remains sharply divided.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The lithosphere, however, is not a single piece but is divided into puzzle-like fragments called tectonic plates, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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On Wednesday, the council asked its budget team to report on the amount of money that would be allocated as a result of Rodriguez’s proposal.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In the real world, dealers receive allocations from an automaker’s annual production total based on that dealer’s individual performance, and once those units have been allocated, the taps shut off, no matter how numerous (or how vocal) your customer base may be.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
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“Handed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20out. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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