dollop (out)

verb

Definition of dollop (out)next
as in to measure (out)

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  1. dish out
  2. proportion
  3. split
  4. portion
  5. hand out
Verb
  • Luke Raimondi, Leland water polo: Raimondi scored four goals, dished out four assists, stole five passes and blocked five shots in Leland’s 14-7 win over Pioneer in the CCS Division II semifinals.
    Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Bronny played five minutes, recorded two points, shot 1-for-2 from the field, 0-for-1 from three, dished out two assists, and one steal.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of dish out
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  • Rare, monstrously proportioned and strangely shaped, oarfish have sparked myths and legends for centuries.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The big surprise of the week is Nina, who turns out a competent look that is proportioned better than most of her looks this season.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Definition of proportion
Verb
  • The two take the reins of the company as its corporate parent splits itself in two, keeping the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, the Bravo cable network, theme parks and movie operations in one entity and a passel of cable networks and digital properties in the other.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The adaptation of García Márquez’s classic novel will be split across two eight-episode seasons and the new video reveals more about the series, one of the biggest ever out of Latin America.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of split
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
  • This year, the United Food Bank distribution day fell the day after the drive, so the turkeys were donated one day, spent the night in the freezer, and then handed out to families the next.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier this week, the festival handed out the awards for its market arm, the Forum.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of hand out
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“Dollop (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollop%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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