SHARING (OUT) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

sharing (out)

verb

present participle of share (out)

as in handing out

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In Nashville, where temperatures could reach a high of 101 degrees and feel like 114, heat patrols began handing out cold bottled water to the city's homeless population during peak hours.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 1 July 2026
As a result, teams across the league have become more wary about handing out big-money, long-term deals in free agency, as one mistake has the potential to cripple a franchise.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of handing out

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But doling out in the realm of $30 million for three years to change leadership on the bench does not compare to these tax payments.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 June 2026
More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers snapped up the pants in the past month alone, doling out hundreds of five-star ratings in the process.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

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About the flag This American flag, larger than the reconstructed pioneer cabin in which it was found, measuring approximately 19 by 36 feet, spans more than 680 square feet – roughly the size of a standard one-bedroom New York apartment.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The setup can scan an area measuring 200 by 200 micrometers at heights ranging from 50 to 450 micrometers above the surface.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

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Norway’s defence stood tall against the Ivory Coast, dealing well with set-piece deliveries and crosses.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 July 2026
Meanwhile, James floated the idea publicly about ending his career in Cleveland and publicly praised the LA Rams for dealing draft picks to ensure a Super Bowl-contending team.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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Once again, the Braves fell to the Mets in a thriller, this time splitting the series.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
Bill Kober, of Suffolk, England, does at least 40 pushups every day, splitting them between 20 in the morning and another 20 in the evening, according to the BBC.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of splitting

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The main loft, meanwhile, has a dividing wall for privacy and contains a double bed and some more storage.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Meghan and Harry retreated from the royal spotlight in 2020, sparking global controversy and dividing opinion in Britain.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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