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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Towns tortured the Hawks, scoring 20 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, marking the first triple-double of his playoff career.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
On the outskirts of downtown, a little ways off I-4, this retro roadside stop has been dishing out some of the best roast beef sandwiches in the South since 1968.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Ava MacLean sniped four goals and dished out seven assists, as Walpole (7-0) remained perfect with a 19-6 victory over King Philip.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Smart returned for the final two games, dishing out 17 assists while the Lakers tried to keep their offense afloat without Doncic and Reaves.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
On the outskirts of downtown, a little ways off I-4, this retro roadside stop has been dishing out some of the best roast beef sandwiches in the South since 1968.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Ava MacLean sniped four goals and dished out seven assists, as Walpole (7-0) remained perfect with a 19-6 victory over King Philip.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Smart returned for the final two games, dishing out 17 assists while the Lakers tried to keep their offense afloat without Doncic and Reaves.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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