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
But the appeals court blocked that ruling and said the in-person dispensing requirement should return while Louisiana appeals the judge’s decision.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Those actions included allowing mifepristone to be taken later into a pregnancy, expanding the healthcare workers who can prescribe it and lifting an in-person dispensing requirement to allow the drug to be sent through the mail.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The Fifth Circuit's unanimous ruling temporarily reinstated an in-person dispensing requirement, blocking a 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy that allowed the drug to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered by mail.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 May 2026
In the Chicago area, Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes screens, tests and processes donated milk before dispensing it to hospitals.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black are dispensing with all the levels.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.
—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
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Those actions included allowing mifepristone to be taken later into a pregnancy, expanding the healthcare workers who can prescribe it and lifting an in-person dispensing requirement to allow the drug to be sent through the mail.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The Fifth Circuit's unanimous ruling temporarily reinstated an in-person dispensing requirement, blocking a 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy that allowed the drug to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered by mail.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 May 2026
In the Chicago area, Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes screens, tests and processes donated milk before dispensing it to hospitals.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black are dispensing with all the levels.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensing
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Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Valero, a multinational energy corporation with 15 refineries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has flexibility in sourcing crude, refining products and distributing fuel.—
Robert Romano,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Ahead, experts share fruit trees that can thrive in patio environments, providing both delicious fruit and beautiful aesthetics.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Each month, those investors also receive a small gift from the store as a thank you, providing a sample of the goods the Clarks sell.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Shoemaker’s case is one of a flood of complaints tied to TRICARE’s transition to TriWest, which is now responsible for administering military health benefits in more than half the country under a nine-year contract worth about $65 billion.—
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The plant is expected to start supplying fertilizers to Latin American markets by early 2029, offering some respite to a region that is critical to global crop exports yet dependent on fertilizer imports.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The station, northeast of Ramallah, is a vital water hub, supplying around 100,000 Palestinians across more than 20 communities.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dispensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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