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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
he had always just assumed that lifelong bachelorhood would be his portion
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as in part
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
equal portions of the students' day are devoted to study, recreation, and sleep
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
each camper gets an equal portion of the food
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portion
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that allows community members, like yourselves, the ability to decide directly how to spend a portion of a public budget.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2025
Consider portioning snacks, like chips, pretzels or popcorn into smaller containers.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Multiple wildfires are burning across Florida, with red flag warnings issued for large portions of the state due to dangerous fire weather conditions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that allows community members, like yourselves, the ability to decide directly how to spend a portion of a public budget.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Having this stunner portioned out and ready to grab and go will make weekdays easier.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2025
Consider portioning snacks, like chips, pretzels or popcorn into smaller containers.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portion
Noun
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Are we born with certain abilities, personalities, and destinies already programmed in?—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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With playoff positioning on the line in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons (38-31) make the trip down south to face the reeling Miami Heat (29-39), who are still in control of their playoff destiny.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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While specific budgetary impacts have not been disclosed, reducing the workforce is part of the Service’s goal to decrease operational expenses significantly, to the tune of $36 billion over the next decade.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Evacuation orders are in effect for several areas across the Sooner State, including parts of Payne, North Lincoln, Creek, and Logan counties.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tesla’s share of the EV market has dropped from nearly 80% in 2019 to about 45% last year, according to Edmunds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gerber owns more than 250,000 shares of Tesla stock, which was valued at $248.71 per share at close on Friday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zoom out: The Education Department — created by President Carter in 1979 — distributes financial aid and grants for schools across the country.—
Axios,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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Despite being distributed by Prime Video, the show is 100% independently owned and operated.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Soon the fund serves an eviction order to Antonia, prompting Lucas, desperate to secure the money needed to avoid Antonia’s losing her home, to make a mistake which has huge life-changing consequences, kicking in the film’s thriller propulsion as Lucas’ fate spirals out of control.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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As global opposition grows, the fate of the displaced Palestinian population remains uncertain.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Fans were quick to flock to the comment section, offering the pop star words of encouragement.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many of Elliott’s former co-stars and colleagues showed their support in the comment section of his sad announcement.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Knowing the proportion of massive stars to star explosions can help astronomers detect gravitational waves and other phenomena related to collapsing stars.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Lukáš Dostál held the hosts in a battle that saw them out-shot nearly two to one, with that proportion being even more lopsided at points in the third period, by halting 28 pucks.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
15 Mar. 2025
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This way, organizations can dispense with the blame game altogether.—
Liz Kislik,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Four hour-long episodes turn out to be an awfully long way to go for the suggestion that the truth can be murky — especially when the next four go ahead and dispense with that ambiguity entirely.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Portion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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