as in pharmacies
a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given
a hospital dispensary
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Recent Examples of dispensaries
The lawsuit alleges that Good Day Farms and associated businesses control at least 61 dispensaries, nearly three times as many as allowed by law.
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the Denver Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, only five dispensaries in the city operate exclusively as medical marijuana businesses.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
As of January, there were 281 licensed medical dispensaries in the state compared to 687 recreational stores, according to the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Critics say this would come with strict reporting requirements, something dispensaries may despise and the DEA may not be ready for.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
Maple worked as a legislative advocate and as the vice president of government affairs and compliance for Perfect Union, a constellation of marijuana dispensaries in Northern California.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
His company operates dispensaries in several states.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Deputy Director Peter Contos notes that a recent state report showed most arrests for marijuana remain on the mostly Black South and West sides, while very few dispensaries have opened in those areas.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
La Mesa is home to the highest concentration of licensed cannabis dispensaries in East County.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the Denver Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, only five dispensaries in the city operate exclusively as medical marijuana businesses.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
As of January, there were 281 licensed medical dispensaries in the state compared to 687 recreational stores, according to the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Critics say this would come with strict reporting requirements, something dispensaries may despise and the DEA may not be ready for.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
Maple worked as a legislative advocate and as the vice president of government affairs and compliance for Perfect Union, a constellation of marijuana dispensaries in Northern California.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
His company operates dispensaries in several states.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Deputy Director Peter Contos notes that a recent state report showed most arrests for marijuana remain on the mostly Black South and West sides, while very few dispensaries have opened in those areas.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
La Mesa is home to the highest concentration of licensed cannabis dispensaries in East County.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensaries
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Another issue, Nikpay said, is that some pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers charge healthcare providers large fees for this 340B work, which can reduce the provider’s savings on those drug prices.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Tennessee families can go to pharmacies to pick up 100 diapers per month for children under two.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Hotel and restaurant robots are viewed as a model for deploying humanoid robots in specific domains like overnight drugstores and convenience stores.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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From glossy flagships and chaotic Don Quijote megastores (also known as Donki) to drugstores like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, Japan is full of great beauty finds.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dispensaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensaries. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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