How to Use dispense in a Sentence
dispense
verb- Pharmacists are certified to dispense medication.
- The ATM only dispenses $20 bills.
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This cleanser was a breeze to use, as one pump dispensed just the right amount for a full cleanse.
— Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023 -
When ready, dispense the coffee in the glass carafe by pushing the lever.
— Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 -
With the click of a button, the wallet will dispense dad's cards.
— Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 18 May 2022 -
First, let’s dispense with the idea that the AI is somehow sentient.
— Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 -
This face wash is dispensed in a liquid gel that foams when wet.
— Nicole Cain Nd, Ma, Health, 27 Apr. 2023 -
One of the smartest things Jennifer Grey does in this very smart memoir is to dispense with the nose-job stuff right away.
— Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022 -
Why not splash out on this cute hand soap that dispenses the perfect amount in the shape of a flower?
— Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024 -
Your brewer should dispense the perfect cup of CBD tea.
— Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023 -
The larger bottle even comes with a pump to make dispensing a breeze.
— Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 8 July 2024 -
The gel cleanser comes in a tube, which can dispense a little too much product at once, when just a few drops are enough.
— Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024 -
The Speaker of the House of Commons said male lawmakers could dispense with jackets and ties for the week.
— Robert Edme and John Leicester, Anchorage Daily News, 18 July 2022 -
Like many artists, Martens is happy to dispense with the causal logic that regulates the rest of us.
— Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 -
Instead, dispense a few drops on the back of your hand and then use your fingertips to apply it to your face.
— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 -
For: All skin types How to Use: After cleansing, dispense a few drops between the palms and pat it into the face and neck.
— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 -
Flip down the bowl (which is really more of a drinking trough) and give the bottle a few squeezes to dispense the water.
— Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023 -
Most of it plays out in dizzying montage and is dispensed with quickly.
— Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024 -
Feel free to deviate with what the local butcher needs to dispense of, or what’s soon to go south in your fridge.
— Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Feb. 2023 -
Just choose the correct button and this will auto-dispense the perfect amount.
— Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 -
Usha Vance dispensed advice on how to hone his writing.
— Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024 -
Common critiques were that the dispenser spout was too high on the body of the dispenser and that the spout would leak after dispensing.
— Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 -
The cleaner is very easy to dispense, the system is very easy to use and the cleaning power is impressive.
— Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022 -
Many in the packed audience were angry, rather than frightened or stunned, and sought to dispense blame for the bloodshed.
— Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 14 July 2024 -
To make matters worse, the show chose this exact moment to dispense with the hosts, who could have at least guided us through the moment.
— Vulture, 28 Mar. 2022 -
The jail dispensed a steady album of mug shots like a law-enforcement Fotomat.
— Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023 -
Fill it up with detergent (some models hold up to 40 loads' worth), and it will be dispensed in the correct amount for each load.
— Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023 -
The beverage backpack by Fly With Wine lets users carry and dispense wine from their backs.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2023 -
This is an old master who has dispensed with tools and flourishes.
— Ramin Zahed, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023 -
After loading the device with shooters, put the top back on, and then either press a button on the device, or use a remote to dispense a shooter.
— Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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