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Recent Examples of dish out
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.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
These movies, framed as tests of faith, are built around a literalization of the spirit of Job and Jesus — the Biblical figures who found transcendence by facing the worst that life could dish out.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Mark Drone's assist streak Although Gumbs has been the primary distributor for Texas State, Drone has shown an ability to dish out dimes recently, recording eight and seven assists over the past two games.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Wait for the cheese to turn golden brown before taking this dish out of the oven.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
These movies, framed as tests of faith, are built around a literalization of the spirit of Job and Jesus — the Biblical figures who found transcendence by facing the worst that life could dish out.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Mark Drone's assist streak Although Gumbs has been the primary distributor for Texas State, Drone has shown an ability to dish out dimes recently, recording eight and seven assists over the past two games.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Wait for the cheese to turn golden brown before taking this dish out of the oven.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish out
Verb
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Champagne bottles were popped and celebratory victory cigars handed out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Strangers handing out water and snacks.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, Bob McCarthy portioned out the dinners into takeout containers.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop?—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boise’s new professional soccer team is one week away from its first home game after splitting a pair of road contests.—
Statesman staff report,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cyrus's hair, which currently hits just below her shoulders, has been cut in swingy layers hear her face, with her bangs parted in the center and falling past her brow bone.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The result is the game Straight4 and publisher Giants should’ve launched in the first place, or at least allotted themselves the time to finish.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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Teams are allotted two challenges per game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Problem is, history will show that Grier was in over his head because of his lack of conviction on decisions, lackluster drafting and history of doling out bad contracts, while simultaneously letting some of the team’s better free agents walk.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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As city leaders doled out contracts to Washington, emails detailing allegations against the nonprofit leader followed, according to the emails and two sources who spoke with The Star.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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