as in to measure (out)
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Recent Examples of dish out
The media personality, 33, opened up about how to come to terms with an ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend during a recent episode of her Pre Game podcast, and dished out advice on how to cope with jealousy in the wake of a breakup.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 May 2025
The dancers also can be seen by judges, who dish out scores and feedback, including compliments.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
Even in a Game 4 victory, the Thunder couldn’t get into their offense against the Pacers, when OKC dished out only 10 assists and attempted just 17 3-pointers.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 June 2025
It's been nearly 20 years since Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly dished out iconic quotes while looking fabulous in The Devil Wears Prada.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 May 2025
The dancers also can be seen by judges, who dish out scores and feedback, including compliments.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
Even in a Game 4 victory, the Thunder couldn’t get into their offense against the Pacers, when OKC dished out only 10 assists and attempted just 17 3-pointers.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 June 2025
It's been nearly 20 years since Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly dished out iconic quotes while looking fabulous in The Devil Wears Prada.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish out
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Healey also conveniently neglects to mention the scores of no-bid contracts her administration handed out to pay for the hotel shelters and house and feed the migrants.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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In late February, Bondi handed out binders with Epstein case files to pro-Trump social media influencers at the White House -- files that ultimately contained little new information.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
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The main preparation room is strategically located adjacent to the walk-in freezer, which includes large bins of pre-mixed and portioned cookies prepared at the bakery’s central production facility.—
Camila Pedrosa
July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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The rate is based on an assessment of each property’s future benefit to improvements and to portion out costs among property owners.—
Mason Rouser,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The new Leaf is one size smaller than the Equinox EV, which is nearly identically proportioned to Tesla's Model Y SUV.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Plaid’s bank partnerships avoided years of licensing; TSMC’s $20B chip R&D was split with Apple/NVIDIA.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The total Sovereign Grant remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive year at $108.8 million, split between $65.3 million for core funding and $43.5 million for the ongoing Buckingham Palace refurbishment project.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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As the clock struck five on Saturday evening, the clouds over Lake Montauk parted and the sun beamed down—just in time for Loro Piana’s chic cocktail gathering at the Crow’s Nest.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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To compliment the blue cotton candy tones of the ensemble, Rihanna wore her hair in a sweet half-up do, leaving out face-framing sections that were parted down the middle and swept towards her ears.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Even more unconventional is the way these portals are arrayed and allotted.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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First Qatar, then Senegal, Togo, Spain, Colombia, Brazil, China, Lebanon and the U.K. spoke for three minutes each, the time allotted to member states.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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The majority of the money doled out (46%) went to rental payments.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The then-councilor doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish%20out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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