dispense
verb (used with object)
to deal out; distribute.
dispensing
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present participleof dispense.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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At a centre called "Sniffspace", dogs test human samples on platforms equipped with automatic feeders dispensing dog treats.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Companies across the corporate spectrum are dispensing with managers who oversee just a few employees in favor of larger teams with flatter management structures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
In response, local authorities started dispensing fuel straight from road tankers which keep changing their location to minimise the chances of being hit.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
This will be more than a typical evening at the Bowl, with dedicated Anderson-branded merchandise and uniformed bicycle riders dispensing candy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I'd usually begin with the high points and end, a page or two later, by dispensing such sage professional advice as “Punctuation never hurt anyone" or “Think verbs!"
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
