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Definition of dishnext
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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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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
The menu draws upon a dizzying variety of Mexican flavors, utilizing the finest products and subtle international influences to transform familiar dishes into deliciously unique culinary creations. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The restaurants serves regional Italian cooking with a focus on dishes from the wood-burning oven. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Verb
Knowing her reluctance to dish in interviews, fans may never find out what exactly that aside means. Chris Willman, Variety, 12 June 2026 Jordin Canada struggled throughout, finishing with just three points on 0-of-5 from the field despite dishing seven assists. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • Lower bowl and mid-level seats were going for $3,500 to $5,000.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Drain crab meat and place in a large mixing bowl.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • As for beauty, Madonna wore her golden doll-like curls down with a middle part and hair clips.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Mattel Creations On Wednesday, eight months after the licensing agreement with Netflix was struck, Mattel announced the pending releases of the first dolls in the toymaker’s KPop Demon Hunters line.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
    Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Mitchell joins a Celtics position group headlined by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, though the latter is the subject of trade rumors after he was floated in a potential swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo (whom the Miami Heat ultimately acquired).
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • GiGi had been on the phone for the past hour, the receiver tucked between her head and her left shoulder, a Prince album playing loudly so Syl couldn’t hear her gossiping.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • This is often easier said than done – no one wants to be gossiped about.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
  • In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • His belief in functional beauty can be found throughout the hotel’s 14 suites, which wow with their industrial bones, Nordic design staples, and soulful bronze figures by sculptor Hanne Varming.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
    HANNAH FINGERHUT, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Robert, talk me through the thinking behind this framing.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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