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
Coach Todd Golden was front and center as the team doled out hats and T-shirts and cut down nets.
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ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
The punishment includes the NCAA’s automatic one-game suspension for fighting, plus an additional two games doled out by the Big East.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Ryan Coogler has thanked the DGA for their healthcare support — a key issue right now especially with the approaching DGA negotiations that may well determine how the union’s healthcare is doled out.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
See the above Reddit thread for more detailed explanations of the game’s complex mythology, which is doled out haphazardly over the course of the film.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The festivities kick off with an early-afternoon red carpet before the bulk of the awards are doled out during the Premiere Ceremony.
—Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
No formal punishment was ever doled out to the players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The 49ers doled out the requisite compliments to the Seahawks, Darnold and their defense.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Readers of the Herald’s reports on public payroll fat cats are familiar with the lofty salaries doled out at the University of Massachusetts, aka The One Percent.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
The punishment includes the NCAA’s automatic one-game suspension for fighting, plus an additional two games doled out by the Big East.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Ryan Coogler has thanked the DGA for their healthcare support — a key issue right now especially with the approaching DGA negotiations that may well determine how the union’s healthcare is doled out.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
See the above Reddit thread for more detailed explanations of the game’s complex mythology, which is doled out haphazardly over the course of the film.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The festivities kick off with an early-afternoon red carpet before the bulk of the awards are doled out during the Premiere Ceremony.
—Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
No formal punishment was ever doled out to the players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The 49ers doled out the requisite compliments to the Seahawks, Darnold and their defense.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Readers of the Herald’s reports on public payroll fat cats are familiar with the lofty salaries doled out at the University of Massachusetts, aka The One Percent.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doled out
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In addition to its on-demand offering, Documentary+ operates a FAST channel distributed on Samsung TV Plus, DirecTV, Plex, Sling TV, Fubo, and other leading platforms, reaching millions of viewers globally.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Content from each platform will be distributed via podcasts, newsletters, social media and video on Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pressurized water is then shot through the K-cup and dispensed through a filter to the cup waiting below the spout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, many of these books’ characters are portrayed as avatars of resentment and disaffection, men who seem to fall prey to the rigid vision of masculinity dispensed by real-life adherents to the manosphere.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Freshman Trey Rolston handed out electric candles from a basket as students walked onto the main mall.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Related Stories The prizes, which were known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards until the name was changed last November, are handed out by the labor union, SAG-AFTRA, and honor the best performances on both the big and small screens.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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The list is divided into categories, with a number of members falling under each one.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Before this recent reunion, the band was only together for three years, from 1994 to 1997, and that’s with a couple of major lineup changes that divided its fan base.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member body will be allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties nominate lawmakers based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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