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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And for a sweet trip down memory lane, hit up the stalls dishing out nostalgic treats like candy and coconut wraps, Ding Ding candy, and dragon's beard candy.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Teens dished out nachos and sugary elephant ears to hungry fairgoers in a brand-new kitchen, even as the 65-year-old milkshake machine still rumbled against a far wall.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
These movies, framed as tests of faith, are built around a literalization of the spirit of Job and Jesus — the Biblical figures who found transcendence by facing the worst that life could dish out.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
In his return to Oklahoma City the following day, Dieng scored a season-high 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, while also dishing out six assists and blocking four shots.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Teens dished out nachos and sugary elephant ears to hungry fairgoers in a brand-new kitchen, even as the 65-year-old milkshake machine still rumbled against a far wall.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
These movies, framed as tests of faith, are built around a literalization of the spirit of Job and Jesus — the Biblical figures who found transcendence by facing the worst that life could dish out.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
In his return to Oklahoma City the following day, Dieng scored a season-high 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, while also dishing out six assists and blocking four shots.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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