as in awesome
of the very best kind
dude, there are some really dope rhymes on that rap album
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
the stool pigeon gave us the dope on the deal taking place that night at the warehouse
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as in idiot
a stupid person
that dope thought he could swim across the Colorado River at night
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Recent Examples of dope
Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
Because some tracks have a dope verse and a really good beat and a great hook, and the song is really dope and that’s cool.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2023
Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
Because in a town like Victor, every fly fisherman is a junkie, every tier a supplier, and word gets around about who has the best dope.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
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Those writers are dope and that was not my intention at all.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
Because some tracks have a dope verse and a really good beat and a great hook, and the song is really dope and that’s cool.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2023
Noun
The actress speaks on her new hit horror series, going on maternity leave while filming, and doing dope 'Black girl sh-t' as self-care.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
Because in a town like Victor, every fly fisherman is a junkie, every tier a supplier, and word gets around about who has the best dope.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
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Winning the 2024 World Series is an awesome achievement that will always be remembered and celebrated.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Webb telescope trained its awesome eye on it for 14 hours total, spread across three months.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Apple crisp recipe Traditionally, apple crisp is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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After customers protested its inconsistent portion sizes earlier this year, Chipotle made sure that all its stores’ scoop sizes were up to par.Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, this maintenance is an excellent time for the IRS to test its systems to ensure that many people can submit their tax returns simultaneously.Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, the great tit is the species that has busted open a window into understanding animal social learning for scientists.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Pardi also sparked pregnancy rumors back in February, when he was seen rubbing his beau’s belly during a photo-op.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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