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
That changed during the COVID-19 pandemic — as telemedicine expanded dramatically, FDA began to allow mifepristone to be dispensed at a local pharmacy or through the mail.
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Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 7 May 2026
Louisiana state officials argue that allowing the drug to be dispensed through the mail ignores the threat of complications from mifepristone, such as sepsis and hemorrhaging.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Richard Nixon dispensed political wisdom about Russian leadership to Bill Clinton.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
From a long-quiet wingman who dispensed with six years of muttering under his breath and spoke with a cold-blooded certainty that announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
During the Covid pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration under President Joe Biden temporarily eliminated a requirement for mifepristone to be dispensed only in clinics, medical offices and hospitals.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Hence, clinically administered drugs bring in more money compared to those dispensed by retail pharmacies.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
These drugs cannot be dispensed or prescribed, with some exceptions.
—Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Dorr pitched a few of those herself, like an unstaffed building or a kiosk that dispensed books on hold.
—Mark Dee
april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 7 May 2026
Louisiana state officials argue that allowing the drug to be dispensed through the mail ignores the threat of complications from mifepristone, such as sepsis and hemorrhaging.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Richard Nixon dispensed political wisdom about Russian leadership to Bill Clinton.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
From a long-quiet wingman who dispensed with six years of muttering under his breath and spoke with a cold-blooded certainty that announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
During the Covid pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration under President Joe Biden temporarily eliminated a requirement for mifepristone to be dispensed only in clinics, medical offices and hospitals.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Hence, clinically administered drugs bring in more money compared to those dispensed by retail pharmacies.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
These drugs cannot be dispensed or prescribed, with some exceptions.
—Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Dorr pitched a few of those herself, like an unstaffed building or a kiosk that dispensed books on hold.
—Mark Dee
april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensed
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The first wave of Social Security payments for May is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Created in partnership with Copper Books, works published under this partnership will be distributed nationally through Simon & Schuster.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Kehmeier and Friends of the Skyway co-founder Bill Hanley hope to assemble a busking team to host skyway-level performances, provided City Hall works with them on permitting.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Witt’s electric speed provided ample run support for Royals starter Michael Wacha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Building on earlier surveys administered in 2017 and 2023, a team led by Helena Teede at Monash University in Australia developed a third survey, which was administered to nearly 15,000 stakeholders in 2025.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Lifeguards pulled both of them out and administered CPR, but were unsuccessful.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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That associate, who is unnamed in the indictment, used a pill presser supplied by Guo to manufacture counterfeit pills for distribution across the country.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The first outage was caused by a loose wire in the ship's switchboard that became disconnected, causing the Dali's main engine to shut down because the pumps that supplied water to cool the engine turned off, the NTSB said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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In 2024, California voters also approved Proposition 4, which allocated nearly $50 million for projects addressing water quality problems along the Mexico border and coastal areas.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Any net proceeds from the event are allocated to the Hodad’s Foundation, which helps veterans and people struggling with alcohol and substance abuse.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Dispensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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