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

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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

The longevity industry profits from mystifying the obvious, but Emanuel largely dispenses with pretense. — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 29 June 2026