ply (with)

verb

Definition of ply (with)next
as in to deal (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ply (with)
  1. portion
  2. dole out
  3. dispense
  4. distribute
  5. allocate
  6. administer
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
  • Surplus goodie bags were generously doled out to those looking to take extras back home.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Volunteers stood outside churches and stores, doling out free CDs to whoever would answer a short questionnaire.
    Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • In January 2023, Sinema, speaking in Davos, Switzerland, told many of the world’s wealthiest and most influential leaders there was no need to dispense with the legislative filibuster after the 2022 midterms two months earlier.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of dispense
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
  • 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 Palestinian Authority administers parts of the West Bank while its rival, Hamas, is still nominally in charge of Gaza, after driving Abbas' security forces out in a 2007 takeover.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Euthanasia is the act of a medical professional actually administering drugs in order to end a person's life.
    The Week, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of administer
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