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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
Designed to add style and a pop of pattern to your countertop, this earthenware dish is also crafted and handpainted in Portugal. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 The dish reportedly appears on more than half of Thanksgiving tables nationally, with 61% of Midwesterners adding it to their holiday spread. Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Pastrnak paused briefly for some help and dished to Geekie, who beat Mrazek with a wrister from the high slot for his fourth. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025 In a May interview with USA TODAY, Manganiello dished on how O'Connor turned their dog Bubbles into a social media star. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish
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Noun
  • Should the Tigers end up missing a bowl game, the noise will grow much louder.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Similar to some larger collapsible fire pits, the Antarcti comprises three metal panels that interconnect to create the fire bowl.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That includes seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte – and new this year, special Hello Kitty merchandise including hot and cold cups and a special-edition Hello Kitty plush doll.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • There is a rumor that GameDay guest picker, ex-Tech QB Patrick Mahomes, will bring a friend with him to the game.
    Mac Engel November 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
  • There were rumors that running back Jerome Ford, who has fallen down their depth chart, could be moved, and the Los Angeles Chargers were one team that was thought to be an appropriate destination for him.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In 2019, a group of NATO leaders were captured on camera gossiping about him.
    Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Sophia keeps her Instagram private but started opening up more on TikTok in 2025, including sharing a fun video about gossiping with her mom.
    Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • James Ranch Grill James Ranch sits between Purgatory and Durango Hot Springs; while its meat and cheese are found at various restaurants and shops around town, nothing compares to dining right where the animals are raised and much of what's on your plate is made.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
  • But, the organization does say that the only part of the dining experience at each restaurant that is taken into account is the food on the plate, not the décor nor service.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The poem is littered with gut punches that would destroy me as a parent; Lee sees the poem’s beauty and appears to feel appropriate shame.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
  • This picturesque lakeside destination is increasingly attracting affluent foreign buyers, drawn by the stunning natural beauty and newly relaxed Golden Visa program.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Calls for a nationwide boycott trended for weeks, and effigies of the actor were burned, according to local media reports.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.
    Evan Moore November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025

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

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