dispense with

phrase

1

: to set aside : discard

dispensing with the usual introduction

2

: to do without

could dispense with such a large staff

Examples of dispense with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Varsha’s mysterious memories are apparently linked to a much larger set of crises, and in order to make sense of these connections, both Dinu and Ghosh will have to dispense with the material and tread into the metaphysical. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Or should the Football Association cut their losses and dispense with his services after 18 months? — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

At Montage Big Sky, a 139-room wood-and-stone main structure dispenses with antler chandeliers and wagon wheels in favor of easygoing American gentility. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026