Dole

biographical name

Synonyms of Dolenext
Sanford Ballard 1844–1926 American jurist; president (1894–1900) and governor (1900–03) of Hawaii

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“Dole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dole. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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dole

1 of 2 noun
1
: a giving out of food, money, or clothing to the needy
2
: something given out as charity

dole

2 of 2 verb
doled; doling
1
: to give out as charity
2
: to give or deliver in small portions : parcel
usually used with out
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