as in distributes
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of doles out
The property also boasts amenities such as a rooftop pool, an on-site gym, and dining options like Spinning Jenny’s Coffee Bar, which doles out local favorites, including bagels baked by Rover Bagel in the nearby historic Pepperell Mill.
—
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Sometimes, the frame is transfixed by haunting, practically subliminal changes fomenting on a subconscious level, as Dua is shaken from within, and the remarkable Matoshi doles out nuggets of recognizable emotion from beneath her rock-hard exterior.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
Also supported are arts funders including the Cleveland Arts Prize, which, in turn, doles out annual $10,000 prizes to visual artists as well as writers, musicians, dancers, and other creatives.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Kirby Smart hasn’t hidden from how Georgia doles out dollars to its roster.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
McKellen lands every snippy bon mot and backhanded compliment that Julian doles out, but Coel makes every crack in Lori’s facade really count, as the mystery behind her commitment to Julian unfurls.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Aziza Scott is a hoot as Anna’s pregnant best friend/real-talk Greek chorus of sorts, and Coiro herself doles out zingers as a random tourist on a bus.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Sometimes, the frame is transfixed by haunting, practically subliminal changes fomenting on a subconscious level, as Dua is shaken from within, and the remarkable Matoshi doles out nuggets of recognizable emotion from beneath her rock-hard exterior.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
Also supported are arts funders including the Cleveland Arts Prize, which, in turn, doles out annual $10,000 prizes to visual artists as well as writers, musicians, dancers, and other creatives.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Kirby Smart hasn’t hidden from how Georgia doles out dollars to its roster.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
McKellen lands every snippy bon mot and backhanded compliment that Julian doles out, but Coel makes every crack in Lori’s facade really count, as the mystery behind her commitment to Julian unfurls.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Aziza Scott is a hoot as Anna’s pregnant best friend/real-talk Greek chorus of sorts, and Coiro herself doles out zingers as a random tourist on a bus.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doles out
Verb
-
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
-
His organization distributes radio spots, posters, and information on hospital televisions meant to educate about the disease.—
Sarah Robbins,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
This Oxo dish brush features a handle that dispenses soap at the push of a button.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
-
That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
Ali Riza Dogan, the owner of Manhattan restaurant Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine, hands out free meals weekly and has invited homeless people to sleep in his restaurant's entryway on cold nights.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Roxana Jullapat hands out chocolate muffins to her team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
-
The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
Over four seasons, FX's The Bear has been one of the best TV shows ever to explore how food connects us and divides us, featuring tremendous performances and surprising twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
-
The prospect of more drilling divides some Alaskans.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
The council’s budget allocates $9,000 for conferences and all items related to attending them.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
-
Supporting oyster harvesters In response to the economic distress caused by the tumultuous oyster harvesting season, Maryland passed a bill establishing the Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund, which allocates $2 million from the 2027 budget.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doles out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
