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
More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers snapped up the pants in the past month alone, doling out hundreds of five-star ratings in the process.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Because, despite the company’s anthropomorphized desk-lamp logo, these movies aren’t doling out self-awareness to stuff all willy-nilly.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Right now there is nothing stopping them from doling out tax cuts and spending promises while also driving up interest rates.
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Martha Gimbel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Recent reports indicate that Congress members may also favor their alma maters when doling out earmarks.
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Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.
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Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
In the wake of the shooting, many New Yorkers anointed him a hero for doling out street justice in the crime-riddled subway system.
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Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
But if Fergie is indeed doling out advice, there’s got to be a reason, right?
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Because, despite the company’s anthropomorphized desk-lamp logo, these movies aren’t doling out self-awareness to stuff all willy-nilly.
—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Right now there is nothing stopping them from doling out tax cuts and spending promises while also driving up interest rates.
—
Martha Gimbel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Recent reports indicate that Congress members may also favor their alma maters when doling out earmarks.
—
Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.
—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
In the wake of the shooting, many New Yorkers anointed him a hero for doling out street justice in the crime-riddled subway system.
—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
But if Fergie is indeed doling out advice, there’s got to be a reason, right?
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doling out
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Large volunteer service stations there feed pilgrims, Zaidi said, adding that distributing food and drink is one of the most universal practices.
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So far, experts in extremism have tracked Young Columbia members' activity in Wisconsin and Illinois, where young women have been documented distributing propaganda and meeting up with male Youth Club members.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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Absolutely Fabulous star Kathy Burke will discuss wellness, before the final episode sees Guz Khan dispensing nuggets of advice on conspiracy theories, wealth and other life matters.
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Pastor Jeremy Tuck of Connection Point Church organized a free gas giveaway Sunday in Forest Park, handing out $20 gas cards to the first 250 drivers at a local RaceTrac station.
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Stokes says that the company will be handing out seasoning mix packets in host cities in July.
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On March 11, Watson and his association's executive board urged the White House to continue providing threat information to state and local election officials.
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The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
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The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.
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According to Steele, the bankruptcy trustee is now dividing the company’s assets, and the Cooper residents will likely only recover a small amount from the electric company.
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With hyperscalers allocating more than $725 billion to capital expenditures, suppliers are directing production capacity to high-bandwidth memory for AI servers, which earns far more profit per wafer, noted The Wall Street Journal.
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Experts suggest allocating between 0% and 15% of an investment portfolio to precious metals like gold.
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“Doling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doling%20out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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