How to Use dispense in a Sentence

dispense

verb
  • Pharmacists are certified to dispense medication.
  • The ATM only dispenses $20 bills.
  • This cleanser was a breeze to use, as one pump dispensed just the right amount for a full cleanse.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This face wash is dispensed in a liquid gel that foams when wet.
    Nicole Cain Nd, Ma, Health, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The gel cleanser comes in a tube, which can dispense a little too much product at once, when just a few drops are enough.
    Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
  • For: All skin types How to Use: After cleansing, dispense a few drops between the palms and pat it into the face and neck.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Flip down the bowl (which is really more of a drinking trough) and give the bottle a few squeezes to dispense the water.
    Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • Feel free to deviate with what the local butcher needs to dispense of, or what’s soon to go south in your fridge.
    Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Feb. 2023
  • The jail dispensed a steady album of mug shots like a law-enforcement Fotomat.
    Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Fill it up with detergent (some models hold up to 40 loads' worth), and it will be dispensed in the correct amount for each load.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The beverage backpack by Fly With Wine lets users carry and dispense wine from their backs.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2023
  • This is an old master who has dispensed with tools and flourishes.
    Ramin Zahed, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
  • It must also be dispensed in person, instead of by mail.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, the gel is dispensed through a no-touch applicator to avoid mess, and it's approved for use on children over two years old.
    Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Brown also dispensed expert tips on what shoppers need to look for when choosing a steam mop for their house.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Several pharmacies have applied to dispense the drug in Alaska and are still in the midst of the approval process.
    Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • As of late Monday morning, a Marathon station about a mile down the road was again dispensing fuel, but the 7-Eleven’s pumps remained shut down.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Some users have noted that the soap is too thick and may not easily dispense from certain hand soap dispensers.
    Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The customer keys in a digital order, a bowl shoots down and the ingredients are dispensed from above.
    Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The decision by the appellate court reduced the window of time when the drug could be used and prevented the drug from being dispensed by mail.
    Bobby Caina Calvan and Stefanie Dazio, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2023
  • But its purpose is to dispense a card that, in a word, maybe two, reveals something essential about the user.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The testers then dispensed a pea-sized amount of the primer onto their fingertips and worked it into their skin, starting at the center of the face and moving outwards.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • Unlike the runway look, Margot Robbie dispensed with the black tights, giving the ensemble a more spring-like touch.
    Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Though powder can be messier than some other options, the 75-ounce box does have a spout to make dispensing it even easier.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Calver preached moderation and healthy living and dispensed the kind of advice we are used to hearing these days.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Feb. 2024
  • But changes made by the FDA since 2016 relaxing the rules for prescribing and dispensing mifepristone would be placed on hold.
    By Paul J. Weber and Jessica Gresko, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Having a machine that can dispense a perfect Americano with just one touch is kind of a game changer.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The appeals court said that the drug can’t be mailed or dispensed as a generic and that patients who seek it need to make three in-person visits with a doctor, among other things.
    Mark Sherman, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Tea and even soup can also be made with this machine by dispensing hot water only.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
  • But the House dispensed with some obstacles Wednesday night before passing the bill Thursday.
    Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2023

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