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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Laila Creighton dished out a match-high 28 assists.
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Paul Boyd, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Characters in the front row deal and take more damage, while those in the back take and dish out less.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
That money would likely be dished out to countries or specific projects for the benefit of conservation and human development.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 20 Sep. 2024
The shampoo amps glossiness while dishing out heat protection, and the conditioner strengthens weakened strands and seals in moisture.
—Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024
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Paul Boyd, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Characters in the front row deal and take more damage, while those in the back take and dish out less.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
That money would likely be dished out to countries or specific projects for the benefit of conservation and human development.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 20 Sep. 2024
The shampoo amps glossiness while dishing out heat protection, and the conditioner strengthens weakened strands and seals in moisture.
—Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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