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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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
Fox News Digital compared menu prices for popcorn shrimp dishes at major restaurant chains in the Orlando, Florida, area.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The menu also includes soft serve in a variety of flavors, along with savory dishes such as pork katsu curry and chicken nanban.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Even in smaller portions, the dishes were filling.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
At the heart of the activity is the Farmers Market Cafe, where dishes are prepared using ingredients from nearby vendors.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Don't leave dirty dishes and food waste in your dishwasher or sink for an extended period, especially overnight.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
What creates the fewest dishes?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Everyone is eating tostadas and trying dishes off the menu that changes every week, showcasing Giuseppe Lacorazza's market-focused, simple soulful cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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
Noun
Maybe dinner is simply about getting food on the table quickly or minimizing dishes while spending time with your family — and that can still count as a successful meal.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
Fox News Digital compared menu prices for popcorn shrimp dishes at major restaurant chains in the Orlando, Florida, area.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The menu also includes soft serve in a variety of flavors, along with savory dishes such as pork katsu curry and chicken nanban.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Even in smaller portions, the dishes were filling.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
At the heart of the activity is the Farmers Market Cafe, where dishes are prepared using ingredients from nearby vendors.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Don't leave dirty dishes and food waste in your dishwasher or sink for an extended period, especially overnight.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
What creates the fewest dishes?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Everyone is eating tostadas and trying dishes off the menu that changes every week, showcasing Giuseppe Lacorazza's market-focused, simple soulful cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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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
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And things such as cutlery, bowls and cups are, undeniably, an everyday commodity.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Serve the stew in large bowls with a side of rice, if using, and garnish with the cilantro.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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The brand is using the milestone to update its core dolls, expand its licensing business, and keep the focus on the original four characters that launched the label in 2001.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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But when it got shortened to Izzy and the plush dolls started coming out, everyone became a little more endearing to this representative of the 1996 Olympics.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Sweetgreen restaurant, which specializes in farm-to-table salads, wraps, bowls and plates, has expanded to El Paseo de Saratoga in San Jose.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Pad Fragile Dishes When storing and stacking china plates, serving pieces, vases, and glasses, cloth napkins can prevent items from getting scratched or chipped.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Our correspondent talks to him.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Now the image team at the space agency is still sorting through and processing the tens of thousands of images captured during the mission.—
Andrea Gawrylewski,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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The military operation involved tens of thousands of troops along with advanced missile systems, combat aircraft, naval vessels, and submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishes. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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