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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Recent Examples of dispenses
Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Elle Liemandt, a 17-year-old high-school senior in Austin who dispenses teen-dating advice on TikTok and has created an AI-powered dating-coach app, told me that adults seem unable to offer helpful guidance for romantic relationships.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
But here, your character dispenses all that great wisdom about how to succeed in Vegas, but the character has evolved into also being a dangerous man who orders broken bones and killings of those who cross him.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The bestselling floral-gourmand Detour has arrived in a magnetic, refillable bullet, which dispenses a soft balm with notes of vanilla, plum, and amber.
—Dan Michel, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
In the chaos Tyler escapes his bonds, quickly dispenses with his old handler/master/groomer Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci) and goes after Wednesday, throwing her through a second story window and leaving her bleeding on the pavement.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Elle Liemandt, a 17-year-old high-school senior in Austin who dispenses teen-dating advice on TikTok and has created an AI-powered dating-coach app, told me that adults seem unable to offer helpful guidance for romantic relationships.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
But here, your character dispenses all that great wisdom about how to succeed in Vegas, but the character has evolved into also being a dangerous man who orders broken bones and killings of those who cross him.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The bestselling floral-gourmand Detour has arrived in a magnetic, refillable bullet, which dispenses a soft balm with notes of vanilla, plum, and amber.
—Dan Michel, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
In the chaos Tyler escapes his bonds, quickly dispenses with his old handler/master/groomer Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci) and goes after Wednesday, throwing her through a second story window and leaving her bleeding on the pavement.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispenses
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Mark Montefiore and Kara Haflidson are executive producers with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer for New Metric Media, which also distributes the series internationally.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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No matter how May distributes minutes, Michigan will have at least one elite rim protector on the floor.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the iconic star ceremonies for decades.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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As judge, a position that also administers county finances, Skeet had overseen a remarkable period of development.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Each fiscal year, Congress allocates funding for federal agencies to operate.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Through Proposition 64, the state allocates a portion of marijuana tax revenue to community organizations.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Dispenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispenses. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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