dishing out

present participle of dish out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishing out
Verb
  • The city is handing out free sandbags over the weekend to residents.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Rather than handing out lump sums, consider tying your generosity to meaningful milestones.
    Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Sanseito party tapped into these frustrations on the campaign trail – doling out rhetoric that some critics called inflammatory and xenophobic.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Dishing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishing%20out. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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