How to Use dispense in a Sentence

dispense

verb
  • Pharmacists are certified to dispense medication.
  • The ATM only dispenses $20 bills.
  • Then donuts were served, a tree trimmed and presents dispensed.
    — Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2019
  • This face wash is dispensed in a liquid gel that foams when wet.
    — Nicole Cain Nd, Ma, Health, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Floats are fountain drinks dispensed over soft serve.
    — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Then, twist the end of the bag closed and squeeze to dispense the icing.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020
  • This cleanser was a breeze to use, as one pump dispensed just the right amount for a full cleanse.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This one comes with a stainless steel tap to dispense the liquid.
    — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2019
  • And by the way, there is nothing wrong with dispensing fries.
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
  • With the click of a button, the wallet will dispense dad's cards.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 18 May 2022
  • One groom just had to have a fountain that dispensed ranch dressing.
    — Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • When ready, dispense the coffee in the glass carafe by pushing the lever.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
  • Treats are dispensed down a chute, and a small paddle flips them out and into the room.
    — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2020
  • Owners can dispense meals on a schedule or at will from anywhere via the app.
    — Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The larger bottle even comes with a pump to make dispensing a breeze.
    — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 8 July 2024
  • Most of it plays out in dizzying montage and is dispensed with quickly.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
  • And some African countries have yet to dispense a single shot.
    — Star Tribune, 17 June 2021
  • It can’t be dispensed to patients for home use and should not be used for more than 72 hours.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 8 Nov. 2018
  • With Ultimune, pump twice to dispense two small dots onto the back of your hand.
    — The Cut, 13 July 2018
  • One out of two faucets were unable to dispense hot water at the bar’s ware washing sink.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • These drugs cannot be dispensed or prescribed, with some exceptions.
    — Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Why not splash out on this cute hand soap that dispenses the perfect amount in the shape of a flower?
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
  • With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Many hydrants failed to dispense water.
    — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Dorr pitched a few of those herself, like an unstaffed building or a kiosk that dispensed books on hold.
    — Mark Dee april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.
    — Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
  • There’s no shortage of products designed to dispense bags, so search for one that fits your style and space.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
  • There’s no shortage of products designed to dispense bags, so search for one that fits your style and space.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The gel cleanser comes in a tube, which can dispense a little too much product at once, when just a few drops are enough.
    — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026

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