as in distributing
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 dispensing
The three senators pointed to potential conflicts of interest between TrumpRx and an online dispensing company, BlinkRx.
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Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
No, paint tubes dispensing with primary colors of blue, red, and yellow, in honor of Italy’s art history.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Campbell, in particular, referred to his head coach as a mentor who has been dispensing priceless advice to players adjusting to NFL life for the first time.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Sackman previously pleaded not guilty to one count of distributing misbranded drugs and three counts of dispensing counterfeit drugs, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Though your sink may not be running constantly, the dispensing pipe always has water ready to be used.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The number of beet juice-dispensing trucks in the city of Chicago, according to Cole Stallard, Chicago’s commissioner of Streets and Sanitation.
—Jeff Martin, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
There are also amenities catering to outdoor enthusiasts, such as a bike valet and storage, and water dispensing stations on every floor.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
No, paint tubes dispensing with primary colors of blue, red, and yellow, in honor of Italy’s art history.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Campbell, in particular, referred to his head coach as a mentor who has been dispensing priceless advice to players adjusting to NFL life for the first time.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Sackman previously pleaded not guilty to one count of distributing misbranded drugs and three counts of dispensing counterfeit drugs, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Though your sink may not be running constantly, the dispensing pipe always has water ready to be used.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The number of beet juice-dispensing trucks in the city of Chicago, according to Cole Stallard, Chicago’s commissioner of Streets and Sanitation.
—Jeff Martin, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
There are also amenities catering to outdoor enthusiasts, such as a bike valet and storage, and water dispensing stations on every floor.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensing
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And Tuesday night — which featured Yancy’s team distributing a printout of questions challenging the mayor’s handling of the budget — shows the rift between the two progressives growing.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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But by the time cops were distributing her image, her worried parents had realized that the child wandered off and had begun canvassing the neighborhood for her.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This Santa Barbara County peak rises roughly 4,500 feet above sea level, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Los Padres National Forest.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Brundage approaches these materials with an appropriately critical eye, demonstrating their consistency with other records and their value in providing deeper human insight into prisoners’ experiences.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The name of the person administering treatment.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Snowmaking specialist TechnoAlpin, which is supplying this year’s Winter Olympics, said technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, reducing energy demand and water consumption.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The blue trail explores Moncler’s history as a technical gear specialist, from outfitting alpine workers to supplying attire for mountaineering expeditions.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Dispensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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