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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Here she remade herself as a low-key singer-songwriter dispensing wise yet unflashy tunes about love, home and family — part of a gentle resetting of pop’s mood after the turmoil of the previous decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Even visibly small differences in packaging, dispensing and performance can tank millions in sales surprisingly quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Warsh hinted at a blizzard of changes ahead, but the biggest arguably may be dispensing with consideration of the markets’ reaction to the Fed’s words.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
AI agents were already dispensing advice on stock investments and recommending Amazon.com purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
She was awful at dispensing romantic advice, being so inexperienced in the field herself.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
