as in distributed
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 dispensed
During one recent stop at the ArtPrize event, Zelenak said more than 3,000 acts of kindness were dispensed before the machine ran out.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Or a slightly shorter series that dispensed with the preamble, but gave the real meat of the story more room to breathe?
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The money the production crew dispensed in Archer City helped most people over any hurt feelings.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Surveillance footage from the scenes shows the suspects using magnets to manipulate the fuel pump solenoids by opening pump panels and allowing fuel to be dispensed without payment, investigators said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Cordell Walker, a steely-eyed former Marine who dispensed Lone Star justice with roundhouse kicks and a decidedly old-school moral code.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Or a slightly shorter series that dispensed with the preamble, but gave the real meat of the story more room to breathe?
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The money the production crew dispensed in Archer City helped most people over any hurt feelings.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Surveillance footage from the scenes shows the suspects using magnets to manipulate the fuel pump solenoids by opening pump panels and allowing fuel to be dispensed without payment, investigators said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Cordell Walker, a steely-eyed former Marine who dispensed Lone Star justice with roundhouse kicks and a decidedly old-school moral code.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensed
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Then, when Lent ended right before Easter, the eggs would be distributed to the Church and the less fortunate, or eaten in celebration of the holiday.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Donor organs are distributed locally first and, if no match is found, are then offered regionally, then nationally.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The therapy remained effective even when administered a week after the initial injury, providing hope for patients who do not receive immediate treatment, the researchers also found.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since July, the Chief Rabbinate has stalled and has not administered any exams.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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All three of Liverpool’s draws owed much to Olsson, who scored and assisted both goals against West Ham United and supplied the lone goals against Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Detectives found evidence suggesting that Dushay had allegedly supplied narcotics to the man prior to the overdose and tampered with evidence at the scene, Wellington said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Elders promised that roughly $15 million of the church’s $100 million annual revenue would be allocated to international missionary work, according to the lawsuit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parking Approximately 16,600 spaces will be allocated for general spectator parking around the stadium on Match Days.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Dispensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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