mete (out)

verb

ˈmēt How to pronounce mete (out) (audio)
Definition of mete (out)next
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mete (out)
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. hand out
  5. divide
  6. portion
  7. allocate
  8. supply
Verb
  • It’s distributed nationally for $34.99 through Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their plan is to distribute Thomas Pink internationally, open stand-alone stores in key markets such as the U.S. and the U.K., and offer shirts at prices that fall between Charles Tyrwhitt and Eton.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • It’s precisely calibrated to dispense 1 gram (0.04 ounces) of oil per spray.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Then came the biggest change: In 2021, the FDA eliminated the requirement to dispense mifepristone in person.
    Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • Companies should work towards the goal of providing their employees with a tailored set of strategic tools, allowing the organization to thrive under the current wave of AI development.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The stock has rallied since: FS KKR Capital currently provides financing to 217 private middle-market companies spread across two dozen industries, including double-digit exposure to software and services, commercial and professional services, capital goods, and health care equipment and services.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of provide
Verb
  • Something to add to the helpful list of Dune terminology that was handed out to moviegoers before the 1984 version.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hacks, 9-1-1, Bookie and Unstoppable were among the winners as Film Liaisons in California Statewide handed out its 29th annual California on Location Awards tonight at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
    Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
  • At the time, the three-story building was divided into two units: a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit where Barack lived, and a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom duplex above.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of divide
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  • When rice has cooled, portion it into sealable plastic freezer bags in a flat layer, making sure to remove all the air.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Our Test Kitchen recommends portioning the stew into individual servings before freezing.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of portion
Verb
  • Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The actual influence of a border czar depends significantly on the administration's priorities, the scope of their mandate, and the resources allocated to their initiatives.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • Power is supplied by a wall outlet or an optional 1,800W lithium battery pack.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The most recent one was one about a data broker who supplied more than 3 billion data points on people in Germany.
    Leah Feiger, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of supply
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