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Synonyms

parcel out

Idioms  

  1. Divide into parts and distribute, as in She parceled out the remaining candy among the children. This idiom uses parcel in the sense of “divide into small portions.” [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

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But with some fancy math, you can parcel out the effects of Head Start.

From Scientific American • Oct. 26, 2023

You can look at the film if you want and parcel out blame.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

As his health declines, Sandra oversees his move into a care facility and helps parcel out his belongings to former students.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2023

Actually, the money would go to state agencies to parcel out.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2022

I was all ready to help parcel out the smidgen of food when, lo and behold, Hattie Mae uncovered a huge angel food cake.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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