dishing out

Definition of dishing outnext
present participle of dish out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishing out
Verb
  • Strangers handing out water and snacks.
    Staff report, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Craig Lundgren from Davis was handing out six different types of signs to those who wanted them.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • From March 25 to 31, the retailer will be doling out discounts on a massive number of products, including laptop and desktop PCs.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Dishing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishing%20out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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