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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
Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The decision was a blow to Democrats after the Democratic National Committee, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the American Civil Liberties Union had sued to allow a portion of voters who received their absentee ballots late to be able to cast their votes after Election Day.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Not too salty, not too sweet, each bento box is carefully portioned by food group to meet federal nutrition standards.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
House District 69 State Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, has comfortably held his seat representing portions of Jackson, Bartholomew, Jennings, Scott and Washington counties since 2012.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The decision was a blow to Democrats after the Democratic National Committee, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the American Civil Liberties Union had sued to allow a portion of voters who received their absentee ballots late to be able to cast their votes after Election Day.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Scoop cookie dough: Using a 1/4-cup scoop, portion the dough into 16 cookies.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Not too salty, not too sweet, each bento box is carefully portioned by food group to meet federal nutrition standards.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portion
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Dating back to classical antiquity, the idea that a soothsayer can tell something about a person’s health, disposition, or destiny from the lines on their palm has long fascinated seers and scientists alike.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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Some of these connections may feel like more than a chance encounter, particularly around November 16, when Venus squares the lunar nodes and advances the plot through a subtle date with destiny.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
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All of this is part of our mission to promote lifelong learning and foster a sense of community.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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EchoStar shares, which closed at $26.13 on Monday, were at $21.99 on Thursday, a sign that investors weren’t pleased with the sale falling apart — although the earnings report could have played into the decline.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Berkshire also added more than 400,000 shares of pool equipment wholesale distributor Pool Corp. (POOL+3.51%), valued at about $152 million.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In New Jersey, rain is usually distributed evenly over the months, state climatologist Dave Robinson said.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Trust distributed $274,212 to shareholders during the quarter, with a per-share distribution of $0.26.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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After his sudden death, the fate of the show — which also stars Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean as host — remains unclear.Daniela Avila, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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All the noir elements are here, obsession, desire, fate, all the classic characters, visual keys and thematic threads, but reimagined, remade to explore one central question – will the youth of today cave in to conformity, or turn the world on its head?Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The school moved from 11th and Catharine to its current location on South Broad Street in 1997, and the section in front of the school was named Boyz II Men Boulevard in 2017.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In fact, the house as a whole looks odd: Nothing feels particularly lived in, the proportions are off, the window far too small.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If the parties get their ways, those proportions could change after Tuesday.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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And so, typically hospitals have favored opioids, which are dispensed by a pharmacy upon a patient’s discharge at little or no cost to the hospital.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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For every five plates finished, a short anime or game plays on the tablet screen at the table; and a prize is dispensed from a machine triggered by every 15th plate placed in a tableside disposal slot.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Portion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portion. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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