as in to measure (out)
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Recent Examples of dish out
The frenetic energy of the fight scene and the damage Ani both takes and dishes out show why Once Upon a Time in Hollywood proved to Baker that Madison was the right choice for the role.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Some of the country’s watchdogs are either short of resources, have few corporate scalps to their name, or dish out fines that do little to deter bad behavior.
—Owen Tripp, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
By the numbers: Steph Curry just missed out on a triple double scoring 17 points, dishing out 10 assists and securing nine rebounds.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
And Florence is also a veteran of the painful injuries that surfing dishes out.
—Anna Dimond, Outside Online, 3 Oct. 2024
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Some of the country’s watchdogs are either short of resources, have few corporate scalps to their name, or dish out fines that do little to deter bad behavior.
—Owen Tripp, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
By the numbers: Steph Curry just missed out on a triple double scoring 17 points, dishing out 10 assists and securing nine rebounds.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
And Florence is also a veteran of the painful injuries that surfing dishes out.
—Anna Dimond, Outside Online, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish out
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The largest contract the Red Sox handed out that offseason was a two-year $38.5 million contract to righty Lucas Giolito, who did not pitch a single inning in 2024 following an elbow injury in spring training.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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All will have bracelets to hand out celebrating this moment.Cindi Andrews, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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Add the lettuce to the bowl, toss until coated, and then portion out servings using tongs.Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Once the liquid reduces by about half, strain and portion the stock, then freeze it for future soups, stews, or gravies.Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
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After months spent working on an effort to revitalize Saratoga’s commercial scene, the Saratoga City Council was split in its decision to advance a pilot outdoor dining program for a fine dining restaurant in the city’s downtown.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The organ is split into six different segments, and sections of thickened tissue are said to correlate to spells of colder weather.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Straightforward, within her wheelhouse, well proportioned (not always the case with her).Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 June 2024
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The bar’s front-firing speakers are cleverly proportioned, including dual 2.25-inch drivers and a ¾-inch tweeter for the center channel and a 2.25-inch driver stretched out to the edges to expand the soundstage.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 May 2024
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For about a decade residents and city leaders were divided over how to redevelop the area, with some in support of maximizing the number of housing and office spaces and others resistant to adopting such large projects.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2016 voters were divided, but Hillary Clinton ultimately won with 4 votes.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their bruised appearances may come from upper clouds parting to reveal darker layers underneath, or perhaps a dark cloud tower looming in the stratosphere.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a mirror selfie shared on Thursday, Oct. 31, Hailey's bright copper hair is parted to the side and cascades around her shoulders, with bold highlights adding dimension to the style.Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The time allotted for updating the rules is coming to an end.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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While there will be no opening statements from the two vice presidential candidates, each will be allotted two minutes for closing remarks, according to debate rules from CBS News.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Surplus goodie bags were generously doled out to those looking to take extras back home.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Volunteers stood outside churches and stores, doling out free CDs to whoever would answer a short questionnaire.Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish%20out. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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