metes (out)

verb

Definition of metes (out)next
present tense third-person singular of mete (out)
as in distributes
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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  1. distributes
  2. provides
  3. allocates
Verb
  • The Vietnam arm also distributes both Vietnamese and international films, including titles from Warner Bros, Universal and Paramount.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The fund distributes funds to service organizations that help with disaster response and recovery.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of distributes
Verb
  • This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As professionals continue to search for sustainable solutions to stress and burnout, TCM provides a blueprint for creating a harmonious life.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • North Carolina lawmakers signed off on legislation Wednesday that allocates $273 million — pulled from the state's rainy day fund — to help the state recover from Hurricane Helene.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
  • For example, McAfee allocates no more than $1,000 each for initial legal consultation, travel expenses, child care, and CPA costs.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of allocates
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“Metes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metes%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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