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Recent Examples of dis
Noun
At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track. Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017 Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis. Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Verb
During the 1995 Source Awards in New York City, Knight took a moment on stage to dis Diddy without calling him out by name. Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 New face, who 'dis? Can be bribed with candy. Bugs and hisses to my witches! Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023 Disruption may dis-regulate the clients. Alexander Ralph, Cincinnati.com, 9 June 2020 Not to dis the Silver Palate—because who would ever do that—but I’m pretty sure my pork tenderloin version is even better than the original. Ashley Mason, Bon Appetit, 9 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
  • President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, responded to the viral video of actress and singer Selena Gomez expressing outrage over deportations on Monday.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The decision, tied to former President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling DEI programs in federal agencies, sparked widespread outrage from historians, civil rights advocates and the public alike.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Experts advise patients who experience disrespect or mistreatment in medical settings to document interactions and report concerns.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Through her hit early 2000s ABC reality show Supernanny, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • James' next opportunity to play will be on Thursday when the Lakers host their biggest and most hated rival, the Boston Celtics, at home.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • That’s why Big Business hates her April 24, 2023 Creamer said there have been no indications that immigrants in Kern County were responsible for a wave of violent crime, the ostensible justification for the raids.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Gerlach allegedly dismissed Walker’s findings and fired Mitchell anyway, according to the lawsuit.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • King’s request to dismiss the federal agencies also said U.S. District Courts have jurisdiction on Freedom of Information Act requests in civil matters, as well as the claims alleging the State Department was negligent.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • MacMurray advises placing a small air purifier, like the Levoit Core Mini ($50) in the offending closet.
    Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Online sleuths connected the offending fan to a New Jersey management consulting firm, BCT Partners, that denounced its employee’s behavior.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • PinkNews journalist Amelia Hansford criticizes the movie for portraying the titular character’s gender transition as a moral decision to absolve her of her past sins.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Sun article in question reported that Sheeran had attended a party on New Year's Eve hosted by the Harry Potter author, who has been publicly criticized for making anti-trans comments.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.
    Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
  • As in past seasons, the first trailer introduces us to the couples, families and friends looking for a reboot getaway, immediately setting up some of the simmering tensions/personality conflicts in their relationships.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The deal serves as a reminder that more tech companies appear to be scouting for ways to expand their footprints in Silicon Valley, a counterpoint to the industry’s layoffs, office space cutbacks and push to downsize in recent years.
    George Avalos, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Resume: Throughout a long run in the New England Patriots scouting department and on Bill Belichick’s coaching staff, Flores was part of four Super Bowl winners.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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