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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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verb

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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
Figure 2, for example, shows progress in handling household tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as washing dishes and folding clothes. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025 Comfort dishes requested by residents are regularly tweaked to add more nutrition, according to Brewster. Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Barrymore will once again be accompanied on the show by members of her beloved Drew Crew, who are ready to dish all of their best lifestyle, beauty, and design tips. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025 More on what The Pitt team dished about Season 2 can be found here. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • The meal preparation shows a big bowl of what looks like a big bowl of rice with different elements such as vegetables and meat.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Place 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Last year, the Queen hosted a reception connected to the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary's Dolls' House, which the Royal Collection Trust touts as the world's largest and most famous doll house.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The Brave Ken doll also comes with a rooted wig and the other accessories.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Expect to continue hearing rumors and speculation about Reaves' future in the coming months.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • After many years of on-again, off-again rumors, the tech giant finally opened its doors along Woodward Ave.
    Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s probably more a reflection of modern-day Young Thug than anything else, where the music is an afterthought to gossip and the CEO life.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
  • A couple is having their pre-show Manhattans; a group of friends is gossiping over martinis and shrimp cocktail.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Tien Kung placed fruit on a plate, moved goods in a warehouse, and navigated grass and gravel.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The food eventually got to the table, but, boy, were there plenty of shattered plates and busted chairs along the path.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her authenticity and beauty content attracted millions of followers and high-profile brand partnerships.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Households spent on average $13,174 on transportation costs in 2023, the second largest expenditure category after housing, according to a 2024 report by the Department of Transportation.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Since 2021, sextortion has been linked to at least 30 deaths by suicide of teen boys, according to a tally of private cases and FBI reports, USA TODAY reported earlier this year.
    Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.
    Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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