Synonyms of doled out

doled out

verb

past tense of dole out

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distributed
• dispensed
• provided
• handed out
• divided
• allocated
• meted (out)
• administered
• supplied
• dealt (out)
• assigned
• donated
• apportioned
• prorated
• parceled (out)
• furnished
• shared
• measured (out)
• shared (out)
• issued
• split
• allotted
• contributed
• portioned
• spread
• dished out
• divvied (up)
• circulated
• redistributed
• admeasured
• proportioned
• appropriated
• disbursed
• set
• dolloped (out)
• disseminated
• rationed
• scattered
• allowed
• parted
• bestowed
• dispersed
• pledged
• chipped in
• lotted
• reallocated
• reapportioned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• refused
• deprived (of)
• withheld
• rejected
• declined
• disallowed
• misallocated
• pinched
• begrudged
• niggled (out)
• stinted
• skimped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doled out

Cubanski said the Medicare rebate payments were being doled out when Americans were feeling the bite of higher food, energy and gas prices. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

In a country known for its bootstrap individualism, this was a monumental handout; officials ultimately doled out an area the size of Pakistan. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, as of June, the cryptocurrency industry had doled out $189 million to influence the 2026 midterms, which is outpacing its contributions in the previous election cycle, shows a study by Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

The sequel, directed by Bird Box helmer Susanne Bier, sees shocking fates doled out for two of its core characters. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Over the years, the guide has taken some criticism for its choices, some of which have appeared inconsistent; in addition, its stars have been doled out almost entirely to chef’s table-style restaurants. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026

This new award replaces the foundation’s previous annual grant, which was doled out between 2016 and 2023 and enabled arts organizations to mount exhibitions of new work by midcareer women artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 Sep. 2026

Interested taxpayers should peruse the Transparent California database to see how the city is handling their money and see the sizable compensation packages being doled out to city employees. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2026

Before Tuesday's vote, the punishment has been doled out just 28 other times. — Claudia Grisales, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026