as in distributes
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 dispenses
The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Like a vending machine that dispenses Hot Wheels instead of Coca-Cola.
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Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.
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Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
This Oxo dish brush features a handle that dispenses soap at the push of a button.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.
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Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
The musical, featuring a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and a score by the Rescues that dispenses with the movie’s cover-heavy soundtrack, is undeniably overstuffed.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Sol de Janeiro’s body lotion comes with a convenient pump that quickly dispenses the lotion so my skin can reap the benefits of the formula.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Like a vending machine that dispenses Hot Wheels instead of Coca-Cola.
—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.
—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
This Oxo dish brush features a handle that dispenses soap at the push of a button.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.
—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
The musical, featuring a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and a score by the Rescues that dispenses with the movie’s cover-heavy soundtrack, is undeniably overstuffed.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Sol de Janeiro’s body lotion comes with a convenient pump that quickly dispenses the lotion so my skin can reap the benefits of the formula.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispenses
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Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
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If the corporation distributes some of its after-tax profits as dividends, shareholders may also pay tax on those dividends, which are generally reported on Schedule B of Form 1040.
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Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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The Bureau of Industry and Security administers the list.
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Correctional Health Services, which administers addiction treatment programs in the jails, said more efforts are needed to prevent drugs from getting into the facilities.
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According to experts, a balanced portfolio usually allocates between 0% and 15% in precious metals, with most of this allocation being in gold.
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So leadership allocates budget, buys a new AI tool and rolls it out with their fingers crossed.
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“Dispenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispenses. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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