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doles out

VERB

allocate, distribute

Synonyms

WEAK

administer allot apportion assign deal deal out dispense disperse divide divvy give hand out lot measure mete mete out parcel partition share share out

Antonyms

WEAK

collect gather hoard hold

Example Sentences

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The Knicks postponed a planned presale on Ticketmaster, while the NBA doles out tickets to its own partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The wiry Boon doles out his brash character’s reserves of vulnerability to stunning effect — Tommy is a difficult part and Boon knows how to make it revealing and suspenseful.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

I personally believe in the concept called karma, but not in the sense that the universe is a giant calculator that doles out ultimate judgment for good and bad behavior.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

For instance, the U.S Olympic and Paralympic Committee runs “Project Gold,” which doles out $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Her slender brown arms wave about like wings as she doles out every command.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton