dish out
verb
dished out; dishing out; dishes out
: to give or dispense freely
dish out gifts
dish out advice
dish out punishment
Examples of dish out in a Sentence
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After scoring 20 points and dishing out a career-high nine assists in Friday’s win over the Raptors, Jaquez recorded 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and 6-of-7 shooting from the foul line, four rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks in Sunday’s regular-season finale.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
James opened the game on a passing tear, dishing out eight assists in the first eight minutes as the Lakers showed little respect for the Pelicans’ interior presence.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Speaking after his historic win, Scheffler dished out special praise to his support system at home in Dallas.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Here’s how 6 Sacramento neighborhoods got their names April 06, 2024 5:00 AM
Vic’s has dished out ice cream in Sacramento for nearly 80 years.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Hop aside Easter Bunny; there’s an up-and-coming service in town that’s dishing out festive sweet treats.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
So the Financial Conduct Authority has stepped in with fresh guidance for those who dish out financial tips online.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Kells and Trip took to Instagram when announcing the project with accompanying footage of the genre-blending duo dishing out emo-raps in the studio.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2024
Follow more of our reporting on Uniquely Local Vic’s has dished out ice cream in Sacramento for nearly 80 years.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
James opened the game on a passing tear, dishing out eight assists in the first eight minutes as the Lakers showed little respect for the Pelicans’ interior presence.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Speaking after his historic win, Scheffler dished out special praise to his support system at home in Dallas.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Here’s how 6 Sacramento neighborhoods got their names April 06, 2024 5:00 AM
Vic’s has dished out ice cream in Sacramento for nearly 80 years.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Hop aside Easter Bunny; there’s an up-and-coming service in town that’s dishing out festive sweet treats.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
So the Financial Conduct Authority has stepped in with fresh guidance for those who dish out financial tips online.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Kells and Trip took to Instagram when announcing the project with accompanying footage of the genre-blending duo dishing out emo-raps in the studio.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2024
Follow more of our reporting on Uniquely Local Vic’s has dished out ice cream in Sacramento for nearly 80 years.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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