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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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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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Any of his dishes can be made vegetarian friendly.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The menu leaned into that comfort and richness with dishes like Amritsari machali (marinated fish), Punjabi gosht (lamb braised with onion, tomato, and yogurt), and sarson ka saag (mustard-greens prepared with ginger, garlic, and garam masala).
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans are softer with a rich, buttery sweetness that works well in desserts and salads, while walnuts have a firmer crunch and an earthy flavor that pairs well with savory dishes and baked goods.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The chefs will compete to create unique dishes in a professional stadium kitchen assembled for the competition.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Other restaurants like Golden Corral, Joella's, Qdoba, and White Castle also have temporary seafood dishes.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Add spinach to smoothies, salads, or pasta dishes.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The restaurant was in violation of 11 standards, including food stored on the floor and dishes stacked wet.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 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
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
It can also be used for spare cookware, glasses, dishes, cleaners, appliances, or more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Any of his dishes can be made vegetarian friendly.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The menu leaned into that comfort and richness with dishes like Amritsari machali (marinated fish), Punjabi gosht (lamb braised with onion, tomato, and yogurt), and sarson ka saag (mustard-greens prepared with ginger, garlic, and garam masala).
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans are softer with a rich, buttery sweetness that works well in desserts and salads, while walnuts have a firmer crunch and an earthy flavor that pairs well with savory dishes and baked goods.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The chefs will compete to create unique dishes in a professional stadium kitchen assembled for the competition.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Other restaurants like Golden Corral, Joella's, Qdoba, and White Castle also have temporary seafood dishes.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Add spinach to smoothies, salads, or pasta dishes.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The restaurant was in violation of 11 standards, including food stored on the floor and dishes stacked wet.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 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
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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Pulp also offers several bowls including The Dragonfruit Bowl (dragonfruit, raspberries, mangos, almond milk, strawberry juice), wraps like the Asian Chicken Wrap (tender chicken breast, cucumber, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and sesame ginger dressing) and salads.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Specializing in acai bowls and smoothies, Palmetto was started in San Francisco in 2019.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Perched in the rafters of one gallery are two large dolls in the style of these figurines.—
Sharon Mizota,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The dolls were like sketches, and among the pieces born from these miniature looks was a flapper dress inspired by Bal Bullier, the Belle Époque Parisian dance hall that, in 1913, Sonia Delaunay famously depicted in a panorama of moving color.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are eight appetizers and shareable plates for $10.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But in the off-season, O’Shea underwent foot surgery that required two plates and 11 screws to repair the damage.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some of those bespoke beauties could soon be yours.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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Co-created and hosted by Tyra Banks, the reality competition in which amateur beauties vied for the titular title and a modeling contract, among other prizes, ran for 24 seasons on three different networks (UPN, The CW, VH1) between 2003 and 2018.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jesse talks us through the tips and tricks of how to make golden, chewy bagels from the comfort of your own kitchen.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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As is her nature, Hudson talks openly and honestly about how being a mother has intertwined with her career.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pop The rapper turned pop star Lizzo felt like a lodestar of the twenty-tens Zeitgeist.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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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
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“Dishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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