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as in bowl
a usually circular utensil for holding something (as food) we threw all of the ingredients for the salsa into a dish and mixed them together

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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy regularly watches the entertainment news program for all the Hollywood dish

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dish

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verb

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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
Most of the other dishes are inspired by his childhood in Texas. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Food: Five food courts will offer a variety of dishes, including Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex, gourmet burgers and international cuisine. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Senate Democrats are launching a new whistleblower portal for public and private workers to dish on how President Trump and DOGE are slashing the federal government. Stephen Neukam, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 Sydney Sweeney dished to USA TODAY about her favorite rom-com. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • Gently mix ground beef, bacon, egg, onion, panko, chili powder, garlic, pepper, 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle chiles, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl until combined.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Who doesn’t love a fresh set of stacking bowls with lids?
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Steiner's corroboration of this long-standing rumor has reignited the debate surrounding the true cause of Hogan's injury.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Near the deadline, rumors of a Durant return to Golden State also surfaced.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For once, the friends aren’t breaking down into smaller groups to secretly gossip about one another.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
  • After dinner, gossiping resumes in the galley.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • How long those plates can keep spinning is unclear, especially as tariffs start nudging up costs for American consumers.
    Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023
Noun
  • President Donald Trump’s administration again is replacing the acting IRS commissioner, according to media reports, as turmoil at the Internal Revenue Service continues.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Crook’s testimony could have an outsized impact in El Salvador, where, even after the news reports and U.S. sanctions, many people remain unaware of the evidence against the Bukele administration.
    Danielle Mackey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • While talking to news outlet WIVB in April 2025, Allen said that the movie will have an emphasis on Jessie's journey.
    Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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