parcel (out)

verb

Definition of parcel (out)next
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals parceled out the assignments for work on the parish fair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel (out)
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. divide
  5. allocate
  6. portion
  7. administer
  8. hand out
Verb
  • Founded by lawyer Song Ong Siang and physician Lim Boon Keng, the Straits Chinese Magazine was distributed as far afield as Yokohama, San Francisco, and London.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Turner dispensing fundamental tips for survival, Elwood, clinging to his optimistic worldview.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 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
  • Maple syrup in the cookie dough and the icing provides a homey warmth.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of provide
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
  • For instance, small businesses can budget for their supplies by using a buy now, pay later program, which automatically divides payments into interest-free installments that can be paid off digitally.
    Forbes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of divide
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
  • In fiscal year 2023, the school's expenditures totaled $2.46 million, with $248,000 allocated for facility operations and maintenance.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • Tips from the Southern Living Test Kitchen Use a small cookie scoop to easily portion the chocolate mixture.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of portion
Verb
  • Task-force torturers beat and administered electric shocks to the women for nearly a week.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of administer
Verb
  • The Recording Academy is set to hand out 90-something Grammy Awards beginning with the Premiere Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. CT.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • So Hoey flagged down a flight attendant who was handing out water and offered to help.
    Faith Karimi, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hand out
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“Parcel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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