DISHED OUT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

dished out

verb

past tense of dish out

as in measured (out)

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According to The Globe and Mail, free packs of tissues branded with Bareilles’s name were handed out earlier this month at a Toronto show.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
In the nearly two months of data acquired by the Herald via a public records request, drivers were cited in virtually every corner of the county but there were a handful of hot spots around the county where high numbers of citations were handed out.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of handed out

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The first footage shows 30 participants transported to a real prison, where they’re divided into prisoners and guards.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
His lawyers say the evidence instead showed Rivera, Nuhfer and their associates operating as equal partners, with payments divided equally and participants consulting one another rather than Rivera directing them.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of divided

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This natural process splits water molecules and steadily produces pure hydrogen gas within the surrounding rock formations.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
The two began dating in 2021 following Giancola’s split from ex-fiancé Christian Biscardi.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

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Meanwhile, as of June, the cryptocurrency industry had doled out $189 million to influence the 2026 midterms, which is outpacing its contributions in the previous election cycle, shows a study by Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group.

— Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
The sequel, directed by Bird Box helmer Susanne Bier, sees shocking fates doled out for two of its core characters.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of doled out

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Of the 39 who cover the stock, 24 rate it as a hold, while another three assigned an underperform rating, LSEG data shows.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
The Natalie ballet flat, a more romantic and free silhouette adorned with an asymmetric bow, is assigned to Marianne (Creed-Miles).

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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The rescissions would block $567 million appropriated for Health and Human Services programs for refugees, asylees and other non-citizens and $28 million for HHS research.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
The president responded by saying his administration wouldn't spend the $257 million appropriated by Congress on renovating the building unless the building also bears his name.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

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