as in to measure (out)
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Recent Examples of dish out
The peas lift the dish out of bland mode and into something colorful and fresh.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Food lovers across Dallas-Fort Worth can look forward to a flavorful season as spring and summer food festivals dish out an array of cuisine.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
When Eldridge approached, Kent was more than happy to dish out some free game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Food lovers across Dallas-Fort Worth can look forward to a flavorful season as spring and summer food festivals dish out an array of cuisine.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
When Eldridge approached, Kent was more than happy to dish out some free game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish out
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Some questioned how handing out reprints of an editorial published in the ADA’s own journal, at the ADA’s own annual conference, could be construed as a violation of that code.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
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Ball State recruit Briggs Corona led defending state champion Marist (30-7) with 10 kills, while freshman right-side hitter Max DeHoyos added five kills and Fiedler handed out 20 assists.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Their final shape, round and big as racquetballs, came together when Dale portioned the dough balls into a silicone half-dome mold.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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The jackpot hasn’t been hit in more than a month, rolling over since May 2, when tickets in Texas and Florida split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Las Vegas for Game 3 with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 1-1 after splitting the opening two games in Raleigh.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Lemieux had looked good just days before, walking through fans parting in the Bell Centre concourse.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The team parted ways with long-time manager Alex Cora a month ago, but things haven’t improved in the standings, and the team sits in last place in the American League East division.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Using wartime authorities under the 1950 Defense Production Act, the administration will allot $425 million to 13 existing coal plants and $75 million for an export terminal in California.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Open daily for dinner (two hours allotted per party), with lunch service added on Sundays.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Bankman-Fried’s clemency bid comes amid a wave of pardons that Trump has doled out to not only high-profile crypto figures—among them Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht—but also other white-collar criminals.—
Camila Grigera Naon,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Recent reports indicate that Congress members may also favor their alma maters when doling out earmarks.—
Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish%20out. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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