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Recent Examples of dish out
Meta dished out a $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural fund last month, while the CEO met with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
In an exclusive interview with People magazine and Dotdash Meredith, Ina Garten dishes out tips for respecting your wallet while still producing the most delicious meals imaginable.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
The Nuggets dished out 40 assists, led by Aaron Gordon, who tied a career-high with 12.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
At Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Amaya is dishing out a Valentine’s Day weekend brunch.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
In an exclusive interview with People magazine and Dotdash Meredith, Ina Garten dishes out tips for respecting your wallet while still producing the most delicious meals imaginable.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
The Nuggets dished out 40 assists, led by Aaron Gordon, who tied a career-high with 12.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
At Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Amaya is dishing out a Valentine’s Day weekend brunch.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish out
Verb
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At his Perth show, Drake handed out another $40,000 to fans in the crowd.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Video shows protesters handing out fliers with antisemitic imagery, interrupting classes about Jewish history, blocking Jewish students on campus and more.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Having this stunner portioned out and ready to grab and go will make weekdays easier.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appétit,
28 Jan. 2025
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Consider portioning snacks, like chips, pretzels or popcorn into smaller containers.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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The post quickly gained traction, with Reddit users split over the couple's division of responsibilities.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Just say the family started a barbecue restaurant in 1978 in Collin County, and built a reputation in McKinney and Frisco before two family members split to open The Original Roy Hutchins in Trophy Club.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
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The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Putin sees it as a way to divide the West, analysts say.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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President Trump and billionaire sidekick Elon Musk Tuesday accused the liberal media of trying to divide them to thwart their shared political agenda.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kidman wore her voluminous blonde hair parted in the middle with subtle but well-defined waves.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ayari was aware of the Danish head coach from his spell in charge of Malmo in Sweden, but Tomasson parted company with Blackburn in February and was replaced by John Eustace.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Three words with similar meanings neatly fit the definition, and the spaces allotted, for [Aboveboard].—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Each eligible graduate will be allotted seven guest tickets to their specific commencement ceremony, according to Sacramento State.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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If your party is potluck-y in nature, doling out dish assignments is easy.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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As always, her family was on hand to dole out support.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish%20out. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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