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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
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
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 So many foods bring me comfort as cooking and eating are huge sources of creativity for me, but right now my favorite comfort food is a Thai peanut noodle dish my partner makes that is quick, easy and blends so many flavors flawlessly. Kurtcia Collazo, IndyStar, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • Threshold 4-Piece Porcelain Plaid Bowls Give your dinnerware a boost of charm with these Threshold bowls.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • From bowls of soup to loaves of bread, these are some of the food donations restaurants are making available to anyone who’s lost their benefits, no questions asked.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 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
  • Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 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
  • In my own life there was nothing metaphorical about the moving of those tectonic plates.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • For thousands of years, families in China have celebrated Qingming after the spring equinox, cleaning and decorating their ancestor’s graves and offering plates of sweet dumplings.
    Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 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
  • The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Dover police said authorities had responded to a report of an altercation at the same time gunshots were heard.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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