as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
a conscientious pharmacist never dispenses pills to people without assurances that they understand the instructions
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Recent Examples of dispensed
More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Villa have signed and quickly dispensed with many players.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Mary dispensed praise prudently, but with a certain twinkly delight, as if pressing a toffee into your palm.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Combine that fact with the huge volume of generics dispensed, and public-sector net drug prices are actually 18% lower, on average, in the United States than in peer countries, according to research from three University of Chicago economists.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Its return this summer may spark some nostalgic memories, but Jack in the Box long ago dispensed with the clown image, focusing instead on a diverse menu beyond the burgers that includes all-day breakfast, tacos and even egg rolls, among other items.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Texas law limits who can prescribe medical marijuana and how it’s dispensed.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Some of these competitors also dispensed with the hourly connection charges that could make extended AOL use beyond the five or 20 hours included in its regular price plans a costly proposition.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2023, some GiveDirectly staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo stole over $1 million intended for families in extreme poverty, roughly 1% of the total cash dispensed by GiveDirectly that year.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Villa have signed and quickly dispensed with many players.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Mary dispensed praise prudently, but with a certain twinkly delight, as if pressing a toffee into your palm.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Combine that fact with the huge volume of generics dispensed, and public-sector net drug prices are actually 18% lower, on average, in the United States than in peer countries, according to research from three University of Chicago economists.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Its return this summer may spark some nostalgic memories, but Jack in the Box long ago dispensed with the clown image, focusing instead on a diverse menu beyond the burgers that includes all-day breakfast, tacos and even egg rolls, among other items.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Texas law limits who can prescribe medical marijuana and how it’s dispensed.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Some of these competitors also dispensed with the hourly connection charges that could make extended AOL use beyond the five or 20 hours included in its regular price plans a costly proposition.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2023, some GiveDirectly staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo stole over $1 million intended for families in extreme poverty, roughly 1% of the total cash dispensed by GiveDirectly that year.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensed
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Most of the ketamine distributed in the United States is done so illegally, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In notes distributed to clients Monday morning, firms such as BofA Securities and Canaccord Genuity encouraged investors to view the sell-off as a buying opportunity rather than confirmation of a deep and lasting threat to Kenvue’s business.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Days after the hearing, the leader of the Pentagon's office to investigate UFOs provided testimony of his own refuting some of the claims.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fee will be administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has not detailed how travelers will request refunds, how long the process will take, or how disputes will be resolved.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's supplied in a compact 30-ml syringe and can be quickly applied in the field before a patient bleeds out, a risk responsible for more than 35% of all prehospital deaths.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brooks, who was granted the right to again represent himself in April, has not reached out to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his plans after his former attorney supplied him with a reporter's contact information.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 660-store restaurant chain has allocated between $600 million and $700 million to the rebranding effort over the next three years.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lanning’s retort might be a sore spot for Gundy, whose contract was restructured in December after a dismal 3-9 season in 2024, with the $1 million savings reportedly being allocated toward the players.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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