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
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night yesterday after nearly a week off the air with a monologue that largely dispensed with laughs.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis allegedly dispensed the substance at West Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina, over a nearly monthlong span, leaving school officials mystified as to the origin of the foul odor, the Florence County Sheriff's office said in a statement.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
And those participating in it dispensed revolutionary justice to members of the ancien régime unlucky enough to be caught.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The Phillies may want to take note of that fact Thomson dispensed, because having one of those 34 players that have ever accomplished a feat of such impressive magnitude on your team is a pretty serious advantage.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The previous high for a single window was the £398m spent by Chelsea in 2023, and though the latter’s spending over the course of a season then might still outstrip Liverpool’s (Chelsea went big that January too), there’s no denying the sums dispensed from Merseyside have been huge.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 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
David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis allegedly dispensed the substance at West Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina, over a nearly monthlong span, leaving school officials mystified as to the origin of the foul odor, the Florence County Sheriff's office said in a statement.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
And those participating in it dispensed revolutionary justice to members of the ancien régime unlucky enough to be caught.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The Phillies may want to take note of that fact Thomson dispensed, because having one of those 34 players that have ever accomplished a feat of such impressive magnitude on your team is a pretty serious advantage.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The previous high for a single window was the £398m spent by Chelsea in 2023, and though the latter’s spending over the course of a season then might still outstrip Liverpool’s (Chelsea went big that January too), there’s no denying the sums dispensed from Merseyside have been huge.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensed
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In addition to retail sales, some of these items were distributed to schools and Department of Defense facilities, although the USDA noted that the school distribution was not part of the National School Lunch Program.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Aztecs offered two complimentary tickets to season ticket holders and also distributed tickets at community events.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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DeWine signed the budget bill in June, but vetoed 67 provisions which would have provided immediate property tax relief to homeowners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the following years, MSF provided chelation to thousands of children and the government and community organizations undertook the complex job of environmental remediation, laying fresh soil over acres of contaminated land to prevent continued poisoning.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Presidential libraries are administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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National Highways confirmed that the machine, operated by Skanska and supplied by Flannery Plant Hire, is powered by hydrogen from Ryze.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Back in May, one Facebook user posted a question in the public group What to pack for Italy - Travel Essentials regarding whether or not Italian hotels supplied conditioner for guests.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, according to the health policy research nonprofit KFF, less than 1% of total Medicaid spending was allocated to emergency Medicaid for undocumented immigrants in fiscal year 2023.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Veterans Benefits Administration has received advance appropriations since 2017 and any carryover balances in discretionary accounts can be allocated for current operations, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.—
C. A. Bridges,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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