dispensing

verb

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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Recent Examples of dispensing The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed in 2020 that alleged Walmart repeatedly violated the federal Controlled Substances Act by unlawfully dispensing opioid prescriptions at pharmacies across the country. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Instead, the provider manages gas sourcing, compression, transportation, storage, and dispensing through a single service. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 There was even a machine dispensing soft-serve ice cream at the Jay Street station in Brooklyn. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026 Each time a disaster hit, HUD had to rewrite the program’s rules from scratch and get congressional approval before dispensing rebuilding money to hurting communities. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 But pharmacies were banned in 2023 from dispensing these six peptides—which adherents claim deliver benefits ranging from improved endurance to reduced inflammation—over efficacy and safety concerns. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026 Remember to pack snacks and drinks, since there are no concessions on board aside from a single vending machine dispensing soda and water. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Raymond’s father and uncle founded Thrifty Drug Stores, the homegrown chain remembered with particular tenderness for dispensing ice cream in improbably perfect cylinders. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensing
  1. distributing
  2. providing
  3. administering
  4. supplying
Verb
  • Instead, Goldman economists suggest that Seoul try some more immediate solutions, like helping elderly Koreans unlock their housing wealth, and better distributing the windfall from the country’s super-profitable tech firms.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That year, the head trainer of the Commanders was found to have been illegally distributing oxycodone to players — an unsettling reminder of the NFL's difficult history with painkillers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of distributing
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  • The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The cores or plugs removed from the lawn during aeration actually increase the success of overseeding by providing more direct contact between the seeds and the soil.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of providing
Verb
  • Taking medical histories, running tests, checking vitals, administering medications, and drying tears.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Their fees can vary widely; some have low ongoing costs, while others include expenses associated with administering the retirement plan.
    — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of administering
Verb
  • Hendrick Motorsports was heavily involved in the first movie, supplying cars and technical advice during filming.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Among them is Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico that’s critical for supplying water for crops in southern New Mexico, Texas and Mexico.
    — Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplying

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“Dispensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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