mete (out)

verb

ˈmēt How to pronounce mete (out) (audio)
Definition of mete (out)next
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals determined to mete out an appropriate punishment for the CEO guilty of insider trading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mete (out)
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. provide
  4. hand out
  5. divide
  6. portion
  7. allocate
  8. supply
Verb
  • In New Jersey, rain is usually distributed evenly over the months, state climatologist Dave Robinson said.
    Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The Trust distributed $274,212 to shareholders during the quarter, with a per-share distribution of $0.26.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of provide
Verb
  • The largest contract the Red Sox handed out that offseason was a two-year $38.5 million contract to righty Lucas Giolito, who did not pitch a single inning in 2024 following an elbow injury in spring training.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • As a way to express their gratitude to the hospital staff working that night, Ortiz and her husband even handed out goodies like candy, lip balm, lotions as well as food and drinks.
    David Chiu, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Lacking a tie-breaking vote could delay action at the FTC, such as when the commission was divided over 7-Eleven’s $21 billion purchase of Speedway stores in 2021.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For months leading up to the 2024 election, polling demonstrated that Americans were sharply divided on the United States’ responsibility to support Ukraine.
    Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Add the lettuce to the bowl, toss until coated, and then portion out servings using tongs.
    Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Once the liquid reduces by about half, strain and portion the stock, then freeze it for future soups, stews, or gravies.
    Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of portion
Verb
  • The education office said the board has racked up $243,000 in legal costs for the 2023-2024 year — nearly $70,000 more than what it is allocated.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The system allocates 538 votes across the country, and a candidate needs a majority, or 270 votes, to win.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • The huts have either an outhouse or an indoor bathroom with toilet paper supplied.
    Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • By some estimates, Pyongyang has also supplied half the shells Russia is using in Ukraine.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of supply
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“Mete (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mete%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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