dispenses

verb

Definition of dispensesnext
present tense third-person singular of dispense
as in distributes
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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  1. distributes
  2. provides
  3. administers
  4. allocates
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  • In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributes
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  • The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of provides
Verb
  • The Palestinian Authority, which administers the main Palestinian population centers of the West Bank as part of interim peace agreements with Israel from the 1990s, has little presence in Jenin.
    Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Officials from the federal justice department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, which administers the grant, have repeatedly declined interview requests from USA TODAY about its findings.
    Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of administers
Verb
  • The bill also allocates funding for improved childcare and housing.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of allocates
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