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
Pressurized water is then shot through the K-cup and dispensed through a filter to the cup waiting below the spout.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, many of these books’ characters are portrayed as avatars of resentment and disaffection, men who seem to fall prey to the rigid vision of masculinity dispensed by real-life adherents to the manosphere.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Once dispensed, the airy propellants in the formula expand and then evaporate, giving the roots a subtle lift as your hair dries.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Beverage director Silvia Fridegotto is overseeing the spot’s bar program, which includes the Central Bar, the ground-level bar that includes a self-serve beer wall where dozens of rotating beers can be dispensed.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
That writer’s experience isn’t dissimilar from what comes of advice dispensed by relationship experts John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat salsa, knives were put away without being properly cleaned and some cooking sauce was dispensed out of unlabled containers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Premier League clubs going big in the market is hardly new, but the money recently dispensed from Liverpool’s coffers is large by any measure, particularly for a club that had not traditionally been viewed as big spenders on transfer fees.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, many of these books’ characters are portrayed as avatars of resentment and disaffection, men who seem to fall prey to the rigid vision of masculinity dispensed by real-life adherents to the manosphere.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Once dispensed, the airy propellants in the formula expand and then evaporate, giving the roots a subtle lift as your hair dries.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Beverage director Silvia Fridegotto is overseeing the spot’s bar program, which includes the Central Bar, the ground-level bar that includes a self-serve beer wall where dozens of rotating beers can be dispensed.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
That writer’s experience isn’t dissimilar from what comes of advice dispensed by relationship experts John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat salsa, knives were put away without being properly cleaned and some cooking sauce was dispensed out of unlabled containers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Premier League clubs going big in the market is hardly new, but the money recently dispensed from Liverpool’s coffers is large by any measure, particularly for a club that had not traditionally been viewed as big spenders on transfer fees.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensed
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Affected raw oysters were sold in Washington, while the Manila clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington, according to the FDA.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those gains are distributed to remaining shareholders — and are a taxable event, likely generating both short- and long-term capital gain distributions.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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The statutory framework is a provincial one, administered by a provincial ministry, with costs borne by individual property owners.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though Medicare is federally administered, the statelicenses hospices to be able to operate.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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This information and supporting documentation were supplied to the reporter to provide context but were suspiciously not included in the article.—
Aegis reader commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, once the hostages — all of them — were released, Ronald Reagan not only lifted sanctions on Iran but also supplied that regime with hundreds of missiles.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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