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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The length of the contracts Chelsea have been dishing out in recent windows means most members of their squad have several years left on their deals.
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 19 May 2025
In the international sphere, the top prizes to be dished out will be best narrative, worth $75,000; documentary, worth $50,000; artistic achievement, worth $45,000; and the gender-neutral performance acting award, worth $15,000.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2025
The Polaris Studio suites will include a host of luxury amenities for travelers willing to dish out more money for the premium experience.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 May 2025
Colorful cushions in outdoor fabrics can stand up to whatever Mother Nature dishes out.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 19 May 2025
In the international sphere, the top prizes to be dished out will be best narrative, worth $75,000; documentary, worth $50,000; artistic achievement, worth $45,000; and the gender-neutral performance acting award, worth $15,000.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2025
The Polaris Studio suites will include a host of luxury amenities for travelers willing to dish out more money for the premium experience.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 May 2025
Colorful cushions in outdoor fabrics can stand up to whatever Mother Nature dishes out.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dish out
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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