dish out
verb
dished out; dishing out; dishes out
: to give or dispense freely
dish out gifts
dish out advice
dish out punishment
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The amount of taxpayer funding is identical to that devoted to the Buffalo Bills stadium, and falls short of what government is dishing out for a new Tennessee Titans‘ home.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Reece Beekman dished out a career-high 10 assists in his second career start.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
If Chelsea are found to have breached UEFA’s regulations, then the most likely outcome is a fine, given the governing body has dished out this punishment in the past.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Reece Beekman dished out a career-high 10 assists in his second career start.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
If Chelsea are found to have breached UEFA’s regulations, then the most likely outcome is a fine, given the governing body has dished out this punishment in the past.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: $300 Bonus or $1,000 in No-Sweat Bets
Fanatics Sportsbook is dishing out a choice of two impressive offers for new players to take their best shot at wagering on the March Madness action.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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