as in pharmacy
a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given
a hospital dispensary
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According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Westman left his job at a marijuana dispensary called RISE only 11 days before the shooting.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
About 5,800 vape carts were sold and 3,800 vape carts are still at dispensaries around the state, a spokesperson for Michigan's CRA said.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Around half the community input Vasquez received supported the dispensary proposal, the alderman said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
About 5,800 vape carts were sold and 3,800 vape carts are still at dispensaries around the state, a spokesperson for Michigan's CRA said.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Around half the community input Vasquez received supported the dispensary proposal, the alderman said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensary
Noun
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Vaccinations are covered by most health insurance companies, and kids can usually get them at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VCF) Program at their doctor’s office, pharmacies and health clinics that are enrolled in the program.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some people describe hunting for a shot from pharmacy to pharmacy and doctor's office to doctor's office — even sometimes seeking one out of state.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Artificial tears are available over the counter at most pharmacies, drugstores, online retailers, or large retail stores.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look for it at your local drugstore.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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