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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Senior guard Breezy Huff set the tone in the second half, frequently penetrating the lane and dishing out to her teammates.
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Van Lith also grabbed six rebounds and dished out eight assists in one of her most complete performances of the season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2025
But Edwards grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out six assists for Minnesota, as seven Timberwolves players finished with double-digit points as part of a balanced offensive attack.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Gillespie grabbed seven rebounds and dished out a team-high five assists, while Reese had four rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Van Lith also grabbed six rebounds and dished out eight assists in one of her most complete performances of the season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2025
But Edwards grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out six assists for Minnesota, as seven Timberwolves players finished with double-digit points as part of a balanced offensive attack.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Gillespie grabbed seven rebounds and dished out a team-high five assists, while Reese had four rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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