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
Airports across the Americas were filled with fans who had doled out money to follow their teams.
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
Bankman-Fried’s clemency bid comes amid a wave of pardons that Trump has doled out to not only high-profile crypto figures—among them Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht—but also other white-collar criminals.
—Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Along with Winn, credit should also be doled out to rookie catcher Daniel Susac.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
More than $200 billion in Covid relief loans and grants was most likely doled out to fraudsters from March 2020 to January 2022, according to government reports.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Since 2015, the program has doled out funds to nonprofits that are considered high-risk targets for violence and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs or mission.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
In March, the Healey administration doled out $10 million in grants for fan celebrations and community watch parties throughout the state, including in Easthampton, Everett, Greenfield, Worcester, Lowell, Burlington, Lexington and Weymouth.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Music is doled out note by note, sometimes stripped back to a one-finger descending scale on the piano, often absent altogether.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The lumbar laminectomy is just one example of the extraordinarily high awards being doled out under the flawed system created by the 2020 law.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 19 May 2026
ABC News, 10 June 2026
Bankman-Fried’s clemency bid comes amid a wave of pardons that Trump has doled out to not only high-profile crypto figures—among them Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht—but also other white-collar criminals.
—Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Along with Winn, credit should also be doled out to rookie catcher Daniel Susac.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
More than $200 billion in Covid relief loans and grants was most likely doled out to fraudsters from March 2020 to January 2022, according to government reports.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Since 2015, the program has doled out funds to nonprofits that are considered high-risk targets for violence and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs or mission.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
In March, the Healey administration doled out $10 million in grants for fan celebrations and community watch parties throughout the state, including in Easthampton, Everett, Greenfield, Worcester, Lowell, Burlington, Lexington and Weymouth.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Music is doled out note by note, sometimes stripped back to a one-finger descending scale on the piano, often absent altogether.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The lumbar laminectomy is just one example of the extraordinarily high awards being doled out under the flawed system created by the 2020 law.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doled out
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It is also being distributed internationally and has been translated into French, Spanish, German and three Greenlandic dialects.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The awards celebrate the independent music business, and some 38 awards were distributed throughout the evening, with hometown heroes Geese and French electronic musician Oklou taking home record of the year and pop record of the year, respectively, among multiple wins.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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To prevent this, hospitals attempt to track each pill or vial from the moment it is dispensed to the moment it is given to a patient, by comparing data from electronic medication cabinets and patients' health records.—
Brett Kelman,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that mifepristone is safe and effective, whether the drug is dispensed via telehealth or at an in-person doctor’s visit.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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The latter material, while not widely used in Gaudí’s time, provided the necessary strength while reducing overall weight.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Madrigal had only one hit, but provided some of the game’s key moments.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Its been lost in a shuffle of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, but another championship will be handed out next week.—
Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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When India was partitioned, Punjab was divided into two, leaving the Sikh community in economic distress with immense loss of land and wealth.—
Akash Pamarthy,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The complication is that the trend has raced ahead of the research, and the research itself is divided.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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So far this year, the government has allocated some $350 million in fuel subsidies, representing a burden on the Caribbean nation’s economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The remaining 50%, or $18 million, is allocated to priority projects, including crime reduction, homelessness services, traffic maintenance and arts and culture.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Doled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doled%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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