dishes 1 of 2

plural of dish
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as in bowls
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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dishes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dish

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Recent Examples of dishes
Noun
Executive Chef Joe Swan brings an East Coast influence to the menu, featuring classic steaks, the location's famous prime rib, and standout seafood dishes like Shrimp De Jonghe. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 And now, the cozy neighborhood spot has reopened to greet guests with a new look and new dishes. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 Use a food thermometer to make sure poultry is cooked to 165°F and ground meats or egg dishes to 160°F. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Their dense texture makes oyster mushrooms a preferred meat substitute in many dishes. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking. Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 The dishes use simple seasoning like thick Atlantic Salt, olive oil and lemon to enhance instead of masking the ingredients. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The dinner menu will include a Texas wagyu steak, Iberico pork from Texas and chicken along with rotating pasta dishes, Yarbrough said. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Think high-country venison (or salmon depending on the season) topped with blueberry jus and rhubarb confit, velvety wild mushroom pâté, and impeccably plated dishes that blend French technique with subtle Asian influences. Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
Verb
Matt Selman also dishes on Quinta Brunson's appearance and the episode's multitude of Easter eggs. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026 Others dishes taco salads, burritos, quesadillas, Mexican street corn, Mexican street fries, and, for dessert, churros. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026 The Area 51 nickname is a clever nod to the players' jersey numbers and tandem talent whenever one dishes a dime to the other for an alley-oop or other assist. René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026 Coming on the other end of this experience with a lifelong sisterhood, budding romance, and title as the certified Bama Barbie, Carthen also dishes on all of the beauty tips and tricks that enhanced her days in the villa. Essence, 26 Aug. 2025 Scotty dishes 80% of the debt in short duration! Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Ahead, Schroeder dishes how to do just that, and reveals the best pizza toppings to pair with street cart onion sauce. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishes
Noun
  • Divide the tomatoes evenly between serving glasses or small bowls.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are too many mentions of Julia Roberts and of Fauci bobblehead dolls.
    Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Mary McCarthy gossips more frankly about people Robert Lowell mentions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Surprises keep coming with off-menu options, where plates combine a local touch with seasonal products.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Check the Jabees site for shipping and details on personalizing your speaker plates.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Best of all, there’s still plenty of time to grow these beauties in your Southern garden.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • And the conversations between Anna and Molly, Ella and Julia (Ella’s friend and a counterpart of Molly), as well as the stammering and declaiming when Anna talks to herself, are almost always about men.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Trump later told reporters at the White House after his post on Truth Social that talks with Iran were taking place.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At one point, the fires forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate — some have since returned to find treasured memories turned to ashes.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The popular Dearborn Homecoming Festival is returning to Ford Field Park this weekend, with tens of thousands of people expected to visit and even see musical guest Chance the Rapper.
    Heath Kalb, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • What turns him on is cryptic babes, brawling men and stagy fables of lust, rivalry and possession.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Pampers Swaddlers These tried-and-true diapers, available in preemie sizes—plus larger sizes for growing babes—are a must-have for life with a newborn.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

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“Dishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishes. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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