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
Prosecutors say Hammond, who was a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, dispensed and billed a substantial number of female condoms that the pharmacy never received from a wholesaler.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
One groom just had to have a fountain that dispensed ranch dressing.
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Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Some telehealth companies already used that alternative back in 2021, when the Supreme Court temporarily reinstated a requirement that mifepristone must be dispensed in person.
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Kate Wells,
NPR,
22 June 2026
For decades, medical wisdom was dispensed exclusively within exam rooms and clinics.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.
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Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.
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Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that mifepristone is safe and effective, whether the drug is dispensed via telehealth or at an in-person doctor’s visit.
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Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
One groom just had to have a fountain that dispensed ranch dressing.
—
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Some telehealth companies already used that alternative back in 2021, when the Supreme Court temporarily reinstated a requirement that mifepristone must be dispensed in person.
—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
22 June 2026
For decades, medical wisdom was dispensed exclusively within exam rooms and clinics.
—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.
—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.
—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that mifepristone is safe and effective, whether the drug is dispensed via telehealth or at an in-person doctor’s visit.
—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensed
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The emergency proclamation was declared by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who said that thousands of air purifiers and masks have been distributed to residents impacted by fire and smoke.
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Sixty percent of total payouts went to Reels, with the remaining 40 percent distributed across Stories, photos, and text posts.
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
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Heroic efforts by international and local rescue teams have provided moments of hope and relief.
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George Pino was not administered a sobriety test, nor was a blood sample obtained.
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Contracts are administered by American Auto Shield.
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But Hilton also supplied fans and coolness in a literal sense.
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Most of the electricity will come from large gas turbines supplied by Chevron's partner, GE Vernova.
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Bessent said the initial money would likely be released from Qatar, with Treasury officials in Doha overseeing how the funds are allocated.
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Another 9% is allocated to facilities, while less than 6% covers administration and other costs.
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“Dispensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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