dishing out

present participle of dish out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishing out
Verb
  • Simply handing out food isn’t enough to solve the problem.
    Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Right now there is nothing stopping them from doling out tax cuts and spending promises while also driving up interest rates.
    Martha Gimbel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • 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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“Dishing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishing%20out. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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