as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
a conscientious pharmacist never dispenses pills to people without assurances that they understand the instructions
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Recent Examples of dispense
As opposed to strangers, who care little to dispense justice, members of a community owe duties to one another.
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Giana had likely practiced delicately tossing the white rose petals out of her basket, dispensing them down the aisle.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 May 2025
People talk fast, dispensing information with efficiency, and there are some wonderful (and explosive) set pieces.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Among its key proposals, the bill clarifies that any group dispensing low-THC cannabis must hold a license from the Department of Public Safety.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Giana had likely practiced delicately tossing the white rose petals out of her basket, dispensing them down the aisle.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 May 2025
People talk fast, dispensing information with efficiency, and there are some wonderful (and explosive) set pieces.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Among its key proposals, the bill clarifies that any group dispensing low-THC cannabis must hold a license from the Department of Public Safety.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispense
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The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to earthworms, which are responsible for distributing oxygen, draining water and creating space for plant roots.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and distributed at scale through Facebook’s own ad system.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Senior third baseman Holly Smith provided some stellar defense in the third inning, charging a grounder on the line, scooping the ball up and flipping it to Sujack out of her glove all in one motion for the third out on a force play at the plate.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Keegan’s biweekly architecture column is supported by a grant from former Tribune critic Blair Kamin, as administered by the not-for-profit Journalism Funding Partners.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The complaint alleged that Brock didn’t administer sufficient pain medication and failed to properly complete the procedure or follow up with pathology findings.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Illinois allocated $75 million in state funding to continue to provide rental assistance to tenants and their landlords for fiscal year 2025.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Under the Republican bill, Medicaid spending will still grow, and Washington would still allocate $7.9 trillion to the program.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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“Dispense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispense. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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