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as in bowl
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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information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy regularly watches the entertainment news program for all the Hollywood dish

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verb

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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
Even Uncle Gustav, after the giant Swiss Army Knife accident, learned to dry dishes with his feet. Margaret Lyons, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025 According to the report, there were holes found in walls and ceilings in a dining area, above a drink station and around a dish station. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
But there’s been one consistency for the company, which is the lynchpin for Deere’s big 2,000% stock returns over the past 20 years—dishing cash to shareholders. Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Curry, who dished it to Hield in the corner, screamed in celebration with 56.8 seconds left. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dish 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Make rice mixture: Whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, rice, milk, parsley, onion soup mix, mustard, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the cheese in a large bowl.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The eatery held five pots of broth at room temperature for more than four hours, the report detailed. Mussels and a bowl of raw beef were thawing at unsafe temperatures on a prep table.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Now, the late singer has been honored with her very own Barbie doll.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The film stars Jessica Biel as Linda, a woman who hires a babysitter to care for her baby who is actually a doll.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Bill Belichick hasn't even been the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program for a full month yet, and rumors are already swirling about a potential return to the .
    Noah Camras, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Shortly afterward, rumors swirled that Jackman and Foster were involved together.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • At Paige and Craig’s party, Salley sits down with Madison and Paige to gossip.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The interaction caused quite a stir last year when many speculated Gomez had been gossiping about fellow nominee Timothee Chalamet and his date, Kylie Jenner.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This might include a one-bite treat like caviar, or a plant-forward small plate.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Note: If the mess is semisolid, use something like a sturdy piece of cardboard or paper plate to scoop up and dispose of the matter, then use paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid mess.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023
Noun
  • Traditionally, those reports do not get shared with the other members of the committee.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The sheriff's office said deputies responded to the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive on Friday following a report that a man was shooting at a family of six playing outside in the snow.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Foligno understands players can talk to the NHLPA and league about stiffer penalties.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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