as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
she doles out office supplies as if she were paying for them out of her own pocket
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Recent Examples of doled out
Powered by TalkShopLive’s interactive platform, the event merged insightful, behind-the-scenes celebrity storytelling with step-by-step tutorials that could be replicated in an instant — simply by adding to cart the products mentioned by Nandy, with relevant anecdotes doled out by Berkley.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Pick from an assortment of delicious recipes doled out by a roster of sprightly locals, from apple strudel to Sacher-style chocolate gâteaux.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
An IndyStar analysis found that more than $100 million worth of awards were doled out to those organizations while Roberts played an instrumental role in choosing funding recipients at the IEDC.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Historically, these visas — 85,000 per year — have been doled out through a lottery system.
—Barbara Ortutay, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Over the last three decades, officials have doled out $60 million.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Before releasing her new album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter only doled out one promotional single.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And there were plenty of smaller prizes doled out too, 124 tickets that won $50,000 prizes and 25 tickets won $150,000 prizes.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2025
Fernandes Anderson doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not an immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Pick from an assortment of delicious recipes doled out by a roster of sprightly locals, from apple strudel to Sacher-style chocolate gâteaux.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
An IndyStar analysis found that more than $100 million worth of awards were doled out to those organizations while Roberts played an instrumental role in choosing funding recipients at the IEDC.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Historically, these visas — 85,000 per year — have been doled out through a lottery system.
—Barbara Ortutay, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Over the last three decades, officials have doled out $60 million.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Before releasing her new album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter only doled out one promotional single.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And there were plenty of smaller prizes doled out too, 124 tickets that won $50,000 prizes and 25 tickets won $150,000 prizes.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2025
Fernandes Anderson doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not an immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doled out
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The federal dollars currently are distributed to districts using a formula.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night yesterday after nearly a week off the air with a monologue that largely dispensed with laughs.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
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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
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As part of his homework, Hanke provided a systemic analysis that narrowed a list of 239 potential candidates to the 50 most promising choices.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nominations for the 2026 Globes in all now 27 categories will be announced December 8, with the awards handed out during the 83rd Golden Globes on January 11, 2026, when Nikki Glaser returns to host the ceremony airing live on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans are encouraged to wear white from head to toe, while White Rally Towels presented by Wegmans will be handed out upon entry to help fuel the noise and intensity.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The votes of the parties that did not make it into parliament will be divided proportionately, meaning PAS will end up with several seats more than a bare majority of 51.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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While critics were divided at the time, Casper became a box office hit and earned its place as a nostalgic favorite for '90s kids.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 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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