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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But Game 2 a day later dished out the more painful setback, a winnable 4-2 decision.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Scranton’s Restaurant has been dishing out American classics for the past 40 years, with no signs of slowing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Setter Kiki Remensperger dished out 57 assists to go with 10 digs.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Colin Wright, a junior, scored four goals and dished out two assists in Serra’ 14-7 win over Carmel to win Bay Area News Group athlete of the week.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Scranton’s Restaurant has been dishing out American classics for the past 40 years, with no signs of slowing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Setter Kiki Remensperger dished out 57 assists to go with 10 digs.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Colin Wright, a junior, scored four goals and dished out two assists in Serra’ 14-7 win over Carmel to win Bay Area News Group athlete of the week.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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