dispensing

verb

Definition of dispensingnext
present participle of dispense
as in distributing
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. distributing
  2. providing
  3. administering
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  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributing
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  • In Pennsylvania, Mangione was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of providing
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  • Although these Islamists were linked to al-Qaeda in an earlier incarnation and have an ultra-conservative bent, the HTS as a result of its experience working in coalition and administering its sections of Idlib province.
    John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • At least six Republican senators this week demanded greater transparency from the NIH, questioning the ethics of administering experimental treatments to minors and calling for the release of annual progress reports tied to the study.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of administering
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