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
Attendees enjoyed classic dishes like pancit and lumpia alongside musical performances and traditional folk dances by legacy Filipino American cultural organizations from across the South Bay. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 Across eight episodes, competitors must build their own cooking stations, earn mystery ingredient baskets through physical challenges and prepare dishes over open fire while battling unpredictable weather and rugged conditions. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Residents are being forced to buy potable water, spend money at laundromats and haul heavy buckets up several flights of stairs to wash dishes, flush toilets and take showers. ABC News, 12 June 2026 Before the dishwashing tornado starts, clear the dishes, start the wash your way and shoo anyone else out of the kitchen. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The seafood choices features cod, salmon, flounder, shrimp, calamari salad with vegetables and other dishes. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 The Fridays From the Garden Cookbook lends lots of inspiration for summertime dishes, featuring a foreword by Stewart herself and 150 recipes inspired by the estate’s regenerative farming philosophies. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026 Add buckwheat noodles to soups, salads, or stir-fry dishes. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026 Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 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
  • The durable pot, bowls, and mugs are perfect for backpackers who still want a proper hot meal.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
  • That would be the equivalent of two more bowls losing relevant participants, as the impact would trickle down to every bowl on the schedule.
    Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Themed products such as Uno, Monopoly, and dolls tied to the film have been released, with more to come.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • The show highlights Wu’s new venture, Atomic Lab, a platform for limited-edition collectible dolls inspired by fashion and pop culture.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Dener Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton talks with quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham #8 and Bo Nix #10 in the first half during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • Enterprise ambition has shifted from AI that talks to AI that acts, but the reality has been sobering.
    Praveen Satyanarayana, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The weathering of silicate rocks at the surface converts atmospheric CO2 into carbonate that ends up on the seafloor, where it can be subducted into the mantle with tectonic plates.
    Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
  • Everyone eats the same meal, including the teachers, and the guests, who may be surprised that the children have cleared their plates of these vegetables.
    Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
  • These little beauties will make a show in the late spring and then go for round two later in the summer, blooming off the current season's growth.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Oracle, Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI have all announced various investment deals worth tens of billions.
    Jarrod Barry, NBC news, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Charters over the past decade have largely ballooned in enterprise value, and teams have made capital gains by selling them — to the tune of tens of millions of dollars.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Good luck with that Saturn Return, babes!
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Dishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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