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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
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
She’s tasted Mexico’s finest dishes and now her eyes are set on France.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the era's biggest stars are appearing to dish the dirt.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The opening menu includes just 15 savory dishes, ranging in size and meant for sharing.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
She’s tasted Mexico’s finest dishes and now her eyes are set on France.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Masareka nutmegged him and then dished off to Juan Tejada, who scored.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the era's biggest stars are appearing to dish the dirt.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
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Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground pepper.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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On the side, a bowl of macaroni ($10) oozes with a thick, sweet butternut squash-cashew cheese sauce.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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For a slower start, slide into a table at Cucharita, where bright Lele dolls sway from the ceiling and good luck sheep line up by the cash register.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was mentioned in trade rumors earlier this week, as well.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But for the most part, the ladies will just be themselves, gabbing (and gossiping) away.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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One student was determined to get high-fives from a reporter, and students gossiped about gaining fame in the local paper.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Lowe hit a tapper in front of the plate that Thielbar fielded, turned and then short-hopped to first baseman Matt Shaw — who had pinch run for Carson Kelly in the ninth inning — to allow the winning run to score.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hail the beauty queen Some of the best beauty products for moms are made by moms.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rooted in education and driven by innovation, CHI stands as a symbol of clean, bold beauty built on a legacy of excellence.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mealey and the Defenders, who have filed a lawsuit against the city that seeks to block the public-private stadium plan and is being weighed by the Supreme Judicial Court, are reacting to an ESPN report that states the NWSL board is set to vote next week on the potential schedule change.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Experts said its demise was not about competition but more about the company’s poor financial decisions, according to a Bloomberg report.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reis talked her way onto a crew member’s unofficial salvage expedition.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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His content is best known for his spontaneous interactions, such as stopping to talk with strangers on the roadside or offering impromptu taxi services.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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