as in distributing
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 dispensing
The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
And as a result of the new regulation, millions of influencers who built massive followings dispensing skin care tips, investment strategies, and medical advice found their accounts frozen or under review overnight.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
After 20 years of an in-person dispensing requirement, the drugs have been available through virtual doctors’ appointments since the pandemic began.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The charges of knowingly selling or dispensing a counterfeit drug or counterfeit device can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Even though peptides can’t legally be used by compounders, many were dispensing the drugs because the FDA has been lax in enforcing its regulations.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
And as a result of the new regulation, millions of influencers who built massive followings dispensing skin care tips, investment strategies, and medical advice found their accounts frozen or under review overnight.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
After 20 years of an in-person dispensing requirement, the drugs have been available through virtual doctors’ appointments since the pandemic began.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The charges of knowingly selling or dispensing a counterfeit drug or counterfeit device can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Even though peptides can’t legally be used by compounders, many were dispensing the drugs because the FDA has been lax in enforcing its regulations.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensing
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The joint-agency investigation led law enforcement to the 500 block of Sheridan Avenue, which led to the charging of five men with possessing and distributing drugs.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though Coca-Cola owns its formulas − just like its closest competitor, Pepsi − it's not known for distributing drinks.—
Mariah Franklin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Americans had been providing direct military support in South Vietnam since 1954, the year the country was split in two, and the war, beginning with France’s fight to preserve its colony, had been going on since 1946.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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One way Peter taught photography was by administering a test in his loft.—
Andrew Durbin,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Five of Myka's bridesmaids — who are all nurses — and her aunt, Rezen Mae La Viña, also a nurse, helped care for her, administering an IV to rehydrate her before the ceremony.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The county’s general budget for its nearly 10 million people, supplying funding for the Sheriff’s Department, jails, healthcare, food programs, four county hospitals and several clinics, homeless services, parks, beaches and more is in a holding pattern.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Cunningham now runs their father’s company, BT Metals, which is supplying materials for the BART Silicon Valley project.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Dispensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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