as in distributing
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 doling out
Problem is, history will show that Grier was in over his head because of his lack of conviction on decisions, lackluster drafting and history of doling out bad contracts, while simultaneously letting some of the team’s better free agents walk.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
From March 25 to 31, the retailer will be doling out discounts on a massive number of products, including laptop and desktop PCs.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Many Americans know the department mostly for its role doling out grants and loans for college, and those streams of funding are by far the agency's largest.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
There was a single café doling out bitter robusta brews and a small store dealing in pickled chicken feet and cans of off-brand Pringles.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The goal is to be doling out welcome aboard bro hugs this time of year.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
While the transaction was held up internationally due to China’s protests, which had objected to the arrangement due to BlackRock’s American ties, domestic complaints within Panama ended up doling out the blow that prevented the deal from being finalized.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
From March 25 to 31, the retailer will be doling out discounts on a massive number of products, including laptop and desktop PCs.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Many Americans know the department mostly for its role doling out grants and loans for college, and those streams of funding are by far the agency's largest.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
There was a single café doling out bitter robusta brews and a small store dealing in pickled chicken feet and cans of off-brand Pringles.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The goal is to be doling out welcome aboard bro hugs this time of year.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
While the transaction was held up internationally due to China’s protests, which had objected to the arrangement due to BlackRock’s American ties, domestic complaints within Panama ended up doling out the blow that prevented the deal from being finalized.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doling out
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Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This difference, known as the premium, reflects the real-world costs of minting, distributing and selling coins and bars.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Strangers handing out water and snacks.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Craig Lundgren from Davis was handing out six different types of signs to those who wanted them.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The subsequent deterioration in embryos that had been in microgravity for up to 24 hours was likely due to negative effects the absence of gravity has on the processes taking place in the quickly dividing embryonic cells.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are pushing to expel her from Congress, potentially dividing Democrats ahead of November midterm elections.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Doling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doling%20out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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