as in pharmacy
a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given
a hospital dispensary
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Recent Examples of dispensary
Gummies continue to be the most popular edible option at most dispensaries.
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Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Industry leaders warn the change could lead to layoffs and further strain dispensaries already struggling with low prices and oversupply.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The ban does not impact the sale of marijuana in dispensaries.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Industry leaders warn the change could lead to layoffs and further strain dispensaries already struggling with low prices and oversupply.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The ban does not impact the sale of marijuana in dispensaries.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensary
Noun
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The list of things Cal must correct after its 42-34 double-overtime loss at Virginia Tech on Friday night probably looks like one of those mile-long CVS pharmacy receipts.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Consumers are advised to check their medication bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The drugstore chain acquired stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington as well as prescriptions in 15 states, resulting in the company gaining over 9 million former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs patients.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The store at 31541 Santa Margarita Parkway takes the place of a shuttered Rite Aid drugstore at the Mercado del Lago shopping center.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensary. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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