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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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verb

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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
Each dish is expertly paired with a wine chosen by the knowledgeable and charming sommelier, Victor. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026 Bin 47 is a continuation of Petty’s elevated dining style laced with soulful warmth best experienced through his pasta and seafood dishes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Xaivian Lee drove hard to the basket but tried unsuccessfully to dish the ball to Thomas Haugh, and the Gators didn’t even get a final shot. ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 Odafe Oweh scored 35 points while reeling in eight rebounds and dishing seven assists. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • The Margrethe bowl is a timeless kitchen essential, known for its secure grip, practical pouring lip, and non-slip base.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The ranks of Americans that can add guac to their burrito bowl guilt-free have swelled.
    Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While the global economy has conspired for decades to bring down the cost of dolls and footballs, the biggest expenses of raising kids—childcare, summer camp, music lessons, babysitting, college tuition, health care—all suffer from Baumol’s cost disease.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Zara Larsson and Olandria, with their Bratz-doll-level glam by makeup artists Sophia Sinot and Ngozi Esther Edeme.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding mania has continued to peak in recent days as rumors swirl that the couple have cemented their wedding date, guest list, and venue for a summer celebration.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • March 31 also happened to be an extremely glorious day in New York, the kind of weather that demands a margarita with which to gossip about Bravo drama on a rooftop.
    Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Looking at the issue from the perspective of Christian ethics, theology scholar Matthew Lee Anderson argues that there’s a case to be made that, in certain narrow circumstances, Christians are not only allowed but obligated to gossip.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Through the first eight games, the Angels have struck out in 31% of their plate appearances, which is even worse than last year’s 27% rate.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Vitello could’ve used the blowout as an opportunity to get Koss and Jared Oliva their first at-bats of the year, but elected to give every plate appearance to his starters.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For one day only, a classic roadside pitstop will be transformed into a desert beauty destination, inviting guests to cruise through the brand's universe of color, glow and artistry through a series of interactive touch points.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Feelings and thoughts about fleeting beauty, minimalism, suffering, the natural world, and way more come through in these thoughtfully designed and assembled cars that some people build their entire personalities around.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • An April 2 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report may have confirmed some of their fears.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Preliminary reports from the NTSB do not detail probable causes of crashes or any contributing factors.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Everyone in the family had made sacrifices to open on time, with Alysha herself taking time off from her senior year in high school to talk to painters and builders.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Grab any chance to travel for pleasure or talk to people from other cultures.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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