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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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as in to gossip
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
a DJ who dishes the celebrity gossip as part of the morning programming
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Recent Examples of dish
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Use them to spike dishes like white beans, vegetable soup, and beef stew, as well as simple tomato sauce and marinades with a hit of acid and nutty flavor.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Cronin asked reporters after Dent scored 30 points, dished seven assists and committed zero turnovers to lift UCLA (19-9 overall, 11-6 Big Ten) to a dominant win against USC on Tuesday night.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Five Palm Beach County restaurants were temporarily shut last week by the state for violations such as flies landing on raw fish and clean dishes, and dozens of live and dead roaches.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Use them to spike dishes like white beans, vegetable soup, and beef stew, as well as simple tomato sauce and marinades with a hit of acid and nutty flavor.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ezra Ausar sent a hard pass through the paint to the freshman for the first, then Woods grabbed a steal and dished the ball to Arenas for a layup.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Cronin asked reporters after Dent scored 30 points, dished seven assists and committed zero turnovers to lift UCLA (19-9 overall, 11-6 Big Ten) to a dominant win against USC on Tuesday night.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
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Pizza fans will love the outpost of Neapolitan stalwart Gino Sorbillo, while Mexican eatery Temaki does poke bowls and tacos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crust will be crisp For filling, in a large bowl beat softened butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anything that, say, the cultish brand Supreme stamped its blocky logo on—a brick, a voodoo doll, a functional fire extinguisher—and issued as a drop became an overnight fetish object.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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Smith carried a mini top-handle style shaped like a doll house.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even at that, Panthers coach Paul Maurice remains adamant all the trade rumors were blown out of proportion in the first place.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Abivax shares rose 15% as rumors re-emerged of a looming takeover bid for the biotech group.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lilian liked Anna, who was on the school board, knew what was going on, and gossiped matter-of-factly with neither pettiness nor zeal.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ohtani had not struck out in any of his first 15 plate appearances of the tournament prior to this.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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If new tasks crowd your plate, streamline your list by confirming the must-do item and shaping your efforts around that.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the beauty of these blooms may be worth a mini road trip, Jensen encourages locals to engage with the springtime blossoming just under their noses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even if robins and cardinals are a favorite, nothing compares to the tiny beauty of hummingbirds.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Crude prices jumped following reports that two tankers were set ablaze in Iraqi waters after apparent Iranian strikes, part of a broader wave of attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Authorities also said Thursday there were no credible threats to California linked to reports of a potential Iranian drone strike along the West Coast.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He's seen all the computer models, he's talked to all the experts, he's seen the footage coming out of Oklahoma.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dobbins is a delight to watch and even more fun to talk to.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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