METERING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

metering

verb

present participle of meter

as in dispensing

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Items such as the coffee pots, dispensing nozzles for cappuccino and frazil machines must be washed and sanitized as needed.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Despite those circumstances, Yusuf continued dispensing oxycodone to Llerena, according to the factual proffer.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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One mirror focused the X-rays vertically, while the other focused them horizontally, concentrating the beam into a spot measuring just 180 × 330 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Organizations developing solutions that leverage AI should focus on connecting expertise and insights, deploying effective solutions in a timely fashion and, importantly, objectively measuring impact.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Denver could cut his cap number almost in half by guaranteeing him $8-10 million, paying it as a bonus and prorating it out.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The players don’t lose any money, but the team gets to reduce their cap numbers by prorating the signing bonus over the term of the contracts.

— Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026

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The Brewers even have their own version of the White Flag trade, dealing star closer Josh Hader to the Padres for four players with the team in first at the 2022 deadline.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Last night, Dave Roberts left Blake Snell in a bit too long, even though Snell was dealing.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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When the second dose did not kill Pike, Tennessee’s single-drug execution protocol prevented authorities from administering a third dose.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
More importantly, since the lethal injection protocol requires an intravenous line insertion, the person administering it has to be competent in IV infusion.

— M. Sara Rosenthal, STAT, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of administering

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In the accompanying video (above), Kondo also describes an ambition to coordinate multiple drones, sharing observations and dividing search tasks.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
Since rates are computed by dividing the number of cases by the population at risk in a specified time period, then by definition, if the number of cases stays the same but the size of the denominator shrinks, the rates will be higher.

— Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

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Now, the city leaders plan to celebrate Prisco's Family Market Friday, with a party showcasing some of their vendors, handing out free hot dogs and issuing a special proclamation.

— Sara Machi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
There were pictures of him handing out blankets in northern Syria—but also of him sitting in a tent with a Kalashnikov at his feet.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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