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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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as in rumor
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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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
Inflation-weary consumers should see the cost of their classic Thanksgiving dinner gobble less of their paychecks this year, largely because Americans are buying less of the meal's centerpiece dish, turkey. Renee Hickman, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Young chefs, freshly back after stints abroad, are interpreting traditional Altiplano dishes with a new lens. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
And with that, the plot to take the city is in motion: One need only stroke a few more egos, take a little more cruelty, then dish it all back out tenfold and reap a kingpin’s reward. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024 While the couple appeared on an episode of Today on Oct. 17, the actor dished a few details about his and his pregnant wife's soon-to-be third baby together. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dish 
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Noun
  • Alabama’s fate is to be determined with other results still coming in, but whether the Tide are in the Playoff or a bowl game seeking a 10th win, the amount of turnovers and lack of complementary football are trends that need to be fixed in the next game.
    Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Punch bowl cake looks impressive but is much easier to pull together than a time-consuming layer cake.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Rita Moreno Barbie doll goes on sale to the public November 20.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The doll will be available to shop on Amazon for $40 starting Nov. 20.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • One of the teams that continues to find itself in the middle of all the trade rumors, for good reason, is the St. Louis Cardinals.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For those suggesting that the network could no longer afford to pay their high-profile cast, a second source denied those rumors, telling PEOPLE that Bravo decided on a reboot before salary negotiations even began.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Baseball fans still gossip about which players might be flouting the tobacco ban.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
  • With a trip to Bali two days away and tensions remaining high, the women are naturally gossiping about how to logistically navigate women who cannot help but get into it with each other the second a Champagne flute touches her lips, with voice messages and FaceTime calls abound.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Noun
  • The show begins with an extensive selection of luxury astrolabes, a technical instrument of engraved and ornamented metal plates and dials used for timekeeping, astronomy and navigation.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Her impeccable comedic timing will be sorely missed — so who’s stepping up to the plate?
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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
  • Jabbari sued the actor in March 2024 for defamation and battery; there have been no further updates on the lawsuit since its report.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • This year, Americans each plan to spend over $900 on holiday gifts, up from about $800 last year, according to NerdWallet’s annual holiday spending report.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once.
    Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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