dish out
verb
dished out; dishing out; dishes out
: to give or dispense freely
dish out gifts
dish out advice
dish out punishment
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Steer-In Indianapolis Since 1960, Steer-In has been dishing out hearty comfort food to hungry Indianapolis diners.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Jocytė was a solid compliment to the Valkyries as a pick-and-roll ball handler, dishing out two assists and swinging the ball quickly for open looks.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Paige Bueckers, who also played 38 minutes, scored 20 points, dished out six assists and came up with two blocks.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Towns did dish out four assists in the first half of Game 1, but then only one more Tuesday night during the chaotic closing 29 minutes.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Jocytė was a solid compliment to the Valkyries as a pick-and-roll ball handler, dishing out two assists and swinging the ball quickly for open looks.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Paige Bueckers, who also played 38 minutes, scored 20 points, dished out six assists and came up with two blocks.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Towns did dish out four assists in the first half of Game 1, but then only one more Tuesday night during the chaotic closing 29 minutes.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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