portions 1 of 2

plural of portion

portions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of portion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for portions
Verb
  • Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.
    Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The comments come as some Tesla executives and board members have sold significant parts of their share in the company.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which helps Republicans win seats in the House of Representatives, advised members to hold virtual town halls instead to avoid more viral confrontations.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Portions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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