as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
portioned out the medical supplies equally
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Recent Examples of portioning
But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop?
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
And just the thing for a lots of kitchen tasks, including bigger ones like portioning out a roast chicken.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Always use a clean utensil when portioning jam.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
The onslaught of intensity works, thanks to choices the restaurant makes in portioning (not overlarge) and service (not over-rushed), which gives the palate a bit of time to regroup between happy sighs.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Consider prepping and portioning these sides ahead of time to make packing lunches on a busy morning a breeze.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The firm recently hired former Chipotle executive Jason Cochran as COO to address issues ranging from portioning to speed across both digital and in-store channels.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
This might mean portioning out grapes or berries, slicing carrots and bell pepper sticks, and cubing up some cheddar cheese.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
And just the thing for a lots of kitchen tasks, including bigger ones like portioning out a roast chicken.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Always use a clean utensil when portioning jam.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
The onslaught of intensity works, thanks to choices the restaurant makes in portioning (not overlarge) and service (not over-rushed), which gives the palate a bit of time to regroup between happy sighs.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Consider prepping and portioning these sides ahead of time to make packing lunches on a busy morning a breeze.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The firm recently hired former Chipotle executive Jason Cochran as COO to address issues ranging from portioning to speed across both digital and in-store channels.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
This might mean portioning out grapes or berries, slicing carrots and bell pepper sticks, and cubing up some cheddar cheese.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioning
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Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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The subsequent deterioration in embryos that had been in microgravity for up to 24 hours was likely due to negative effects the absence of gravity has on the processes taking place in the quickly dividing embryonic cells.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are pushing to expel her from Congress, potentially dividing Democrats ahead of November midterm elections.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The punishment stipulated under the new law is death by hanging, after the Israeli Medical Association's ethics board said last year that its members would be prohibited from administering lethal injections, according to Israeli media.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Texas Water Development Board is administering the state’s grant program.—
Saul Pink,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Portioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portioning. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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