rationed (out)

past tense of ration (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationed (out)
doled out
Verb
  • So far, the state has approved $147 million in disbursements; just under $22 million of that has been doled out to local law enforcement.
    Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cowboys owner Jerry Jones responded to the fine by saying the Cowboys would appeal but understood why it was doled out.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Rationed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationed%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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