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meted

VERB

administer, distribute

Synonyms

STRONG

deal divide dole give lot measure parcel portion ration share

WEAK

admeasure allocate allot allow apportion assign dispense

Antonyms

STRONG

collect combine gather hold join keep

Example Sentences

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The suspended death sentences are the most severe punishment known to be meted out against disgraced generals under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, surpassing the life sentences previously announced for purged military commanders of similar rank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The team's performance at the Club World Cup in Alonso's first matches showed some early promise, despite the stinging 4-0 defeat meted out by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Another note seized from Rodriguez’s living area listed the discipline meted out for the week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

Gabriel repeated the treatment meted out to Tottenham by heading Arsenal ahead from a corner at the far post in first-half stoppage time before the moment that shaped the rest of this gripping game.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024

And what he had already meted out to Lovey, if he was not waiting on a reunion of the three runaways.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead