dish out
verb
dished out; dishing out; dishes out
: to give or dispense freely
dish out gifts
dish out advice
dish out punishment
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The Nuggets dished out 40 assists, led by Aaron Gordon, who tied a career-high with 12.
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
At Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Amaya is dishing out a Valentine’s Day weekend brunch.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Then, last season, Cardi B dished out look after look in her avant-garde beauty rendezvous at Paris fashion week SS25.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
The brand has been dishing out pantry-staple cans for over 100 years.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
At Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Amaya is dishing out a Valentine’s Day weekend brunch.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Then, last season, Cardi B dished out look after look in her avant-garde beauty rendezvous at Paris fashion week SS25.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
The brand has been dishing out pantry-staple cans for over 100 years.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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