doling out

verb

Definition of doling outnext
present participle of dole out
as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals she doles out office supplies as if she were paying for them out of her own pocket

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doling out
  1. distributing
  2. providing
  3. allocating
Verb
  • Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What may be bothering California’s lawmakers is that the means for making and distributing forms of political propaganda are being democratized.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • Announced last month, the startup—which can show users blood sugar levels and help stabilize them by providing insight and guidance toward better foods and habits, will now be integrated into Oura’s health offerings for users.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Best Camping Tent Deals A good tent can elevate your camping adventures beyond just providing shelter.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of providing
Verb
  • Nebraska is just one of two states that uses a piecemeal approach to allocating electoral votes instead of a winner-takes-all approach.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • For many fashion brands, particularly smaller or traditional ones, allocating these resources poses a challenge, especially with uncertainty around return on investment.
    Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of allocating
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