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slang

dope

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dope
Adjective
All my friends are pretty dope musicians and always willing to add an idea. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Nov. 2024 Being able to foster collective reading with people who are incarcerated, as well as people on the outside, has been really dope. Christopher Soto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
Noun
Prosecutors alleged that Ramirez came up with having Serrano arrange the hit on his longtime enemy, Vega, as a way to pay off a $20,000 dope debt that Serrano owed to Ali and his friend, Mason. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 The cast is good, but especially early on, too many characters are just clueless dopes. Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope
Adjective
  • On our campus, Bobbi Acosta, our (assistant principal), and principal Juan Gonzalez have been more than awesome.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • That was an awesome couple of months.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Reporters would infiltrate and ingratiate in search of scoops.
    Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Banijay has already made moves in this area this week, acquiring control of the creator-skewed agency Worktitel, per our earlier scoop.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.
    Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
    Christian Orozco, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Visitors can meet firefighters/paramedics and see live demonstrations, fire engines and equipment and pick up safety and wildfire prevention tips.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Only a moron would cut the funding of an industry that actually brings revenue into the government’s pocket.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Seth Rollins gassed Bron up by saying Jey Uso thinks his dad is a loser and his uncle is a moron.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Given these complex three-way dynamics, Delhi will likely continue to upgrade ties to the Taliban regime, and support its efforts to gain greater independence from Pakistani influence.
    Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Reese had some great tunes for her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There are also ongoing rumors that former WWE star, Chris Jericho, could make his return after his AEW contract ends, and also have a retirement tour next year.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The comments come amid longtime rumors of a feud between the beauty moguls, which stems from Gomez’s past romance with Hailey’s now-husband Justin Bieber.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.
    Drew Broussard May 22, Literary Hub, 22 May 2025
  • Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.
    Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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