as in pharmacies
a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given
a hospital dispensary
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Recent Examples of dispensaries
Jason Castellano, a manufacturer of hemp and CBD products, said the shift could allow dispensaries to expand operations.
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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
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
Dispensary operators are still hoping for state lawmakers to lower cannabis taxes and allow all dispensaries to sell tax-exempt medical cannabis.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In 2016, 53% of La Mesa residents voted to legalize medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation and manufacturing.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The world of cannabis has blossomed into so much more than flower jars and dispensaries.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Like marijuana dispensaries, the healing centers will be limited from advertising outdoors in an effort to prevent kids and teens from using the substances.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
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
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
Dispensary operators are still hoping for state lawmakers to lower cannabis taxes and allow all dispensaries to sell tax-exempt medical cannabis.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In 2016, 53% of La Mesa residents voted to legalize medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation and manufacturing.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The world of cannabis has blossomed into so much more than flower jars and dispensaries.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Like marijuana dispensaries, the healing centers will be limited from advertising outdoors in an effort to prevent kids and teens from using the substances.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensaries
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In their lawsuits, the city blamed the companies for contributing to the opioid crisis by failing to stop suspiciously large orders of painkillers to Baltimore pharmacies.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Comfortable with her current weight, Kirtley is about to switch to the Wegovy pill, which was recently rolled out in pharmacies.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Starting with rewards, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card is one of the best credit cards for dining out and spending at drugstores.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Widely available at local drugstores, this $10 pick deserves a spot in your spring rotation.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Dispensaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensaries. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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