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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
This risks one dish getting cold or resting too long while the other is cooking. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025 Spoon batter into prepared dish and spread into an even layer. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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 Minott crashed the glass and dished a couple of fast-break assists. Jay King, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • For the pizza dough Dissolve the yeast in a bowl with ⅔ cup/150 ml lukewarm water and add the sugar.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Nicks then proceeded to do a little bit of jokey ventriloquism with the doll and eventually gave it away to a fan.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
  • After combining the two, Barr gives the mask eyes similar to Labubu's and the doll's iconic teeth, creating a truly disturbing look.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • Shopkeepers lightheartedly gossip in rich drawling accents, and pickup trucks make up the majority of the vehicles idling at one of the few stoplights in town.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The date written on the back of the plate reads October 25, 1996.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The plate will leave you feeling like you just got let in on a secret.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Need to find a home for your beauty tools, pantry staples, or extra sweaters?
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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
  • Connor called 911 for help, and authorities tried to locate Mallory while also talking to the rest of the friends about what happened.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Her focus is less on the reason for the decline than on the question of why people—even close family members—stopped talking with one another.
    Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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