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as in dolls
a physically attractive person
what a dish my blind date turned out to be!
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as in gossips
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
a DJ who dishes the celebrity gossip as part of the morning programming
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Recent Examples of dishes
Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.
—Dr. Sue Varma, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
From beignets to chicken and waffles, many iconic morning dishes can be traced to this region of the country.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenny said all of the food is prepared by hand, without machines helping produce the delicate dishes en masse.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The couple also added international fare, Argentine dishes and rotating seasonal offerings to the menu.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
In a restaurant decorated with Puerto Rican coqui frogs and tropical plants, the chef transforms the bounty of the Pacific Northwest into dishes tracing his family’s path from San Juan to New York City to Seattle, where Reyes grew up.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The star of the dining scene, Sebastian’s Bistro, serves up dishes with bold Caribbean and Latin flavors.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Misplace your phone, and good luck getting those dishes done in time for that party.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.
—Dr. Sue Varma, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
From beignets to chicken and waffles, many iconic morning dishes can be traced to this region of the country.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenny said all of the food is prepared by hand, without machines helping produce the delicate dishes en masse.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The couple also added international fare, Argentine dishes and rotating seasonal offerings to the menu.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
In a restaurant decorated with Puerto Rican coqui frogs and tropical plants, the chef transforms the bounty of the Pacific Northwest into dishes tracing his family’s path from San Juan to New York City to Seattle, where Reyes grew up.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The star of the dining scene, Sebastian’s Bistro, serves up dishes with bold Caribbean and Latin flavors.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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Between dives at Prime Scuba Ishigaki, you’ll be served hot mushroom curry rice, beef bowls reminiscent of Yoshinoya, and steaming soup—proof that even on the water, Ishigaki takes its food seriously.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen section also has some other gorgeous melamine finds, like this serving platter and these cereal bowls.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The deals range from headbands and plush dolls for $3 apiece to hats and souvenir sipper cups for $5 each.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Labubu dolls, of course, are imported from China, and South Park found a way to tie that craze into doll sacrifices to summon Satan (and Trump by proxy).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Luna Grill serves kabobs, pitas, salads and plates with a choice of chicken, beef, lamb, shrimp, salmon and falafel.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like a lot of aging Hollywood beauties, La Quinta looks better than ever — and that’s saying something, because this place has always been a true jewel of the desert.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s the at-bat teammates and coaches gush about, though, the one Noel makes sure gets mentioned when anyone talks to him about his epic blast.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Devin Harris talks Nowitzki on Amazon Prime Nowitzki is preparing to join Amazon Prime’s new NBA studio show, which will include Taylor Rooks and Steve Nash, among others.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the state contends, its colleges lose out on tens of millions of dollars because of discriminatory requirements.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Dishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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