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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Trump dished out endorsements to both House and Senate candidates while on the campaign trail, boosting both incumbents and those looking to secure their first term in federal office.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Paired with a range of beauty eras—from chic 1920s updos to circular blush à la 2000s—new Hollywood is dishing out their best end-of-year beauty moments.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
This is not a good look all around, and the league is likely going to investigate to determine if any further punishment will be dished out to players involved in the fight.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Yet Pep Guardiola's five-game losing streak meant that Manchester City's boss's former deputy was dishing out sympathy to his mentor.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Paired with a range of beauty eras—from chic 1920s updos to circular blush à la 2000s—new Hollywood is dishing out their best end-of-year beauty moments.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
This is not a good look all around, and the league is likely going to investigate to determine if any further punishment will be dished out to players involved in the fight.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Yet Pep Guardiola's five-game losing streak meant that Manchester City's boss's former deputy was dishing out sympathy to his mentor.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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