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dish out

VERB
distribute
Synonyms
WEAK
allocate deliver dispense dole out fork over furnish give out hand hand out hand over inflict ladle mete out present produce scoop serve serve up spoon supply transfer turn over
Antonyms
WEAK
take

Example Sentences

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Traffic to fast-food chains began to fall in 2024, prompting McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King and other companies to dish out more deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But they have now added strong away performances to their armoury, with a solid defensive display on Tuesday allowing Jens Petter Hauge and Hakon Evjen to dish out two sucker punches.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s “one of the perks that helps persuade shoppers to dish out $60 or $120 for a membership every year,” the outlet added.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

He could dish out compliments, but he was often too insecure to take them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

Who has that kind of money to dish out based on me singing one little song?

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles