as in awesome
of the very best kind
dude, there are some really dope rhymes on that rap album
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1
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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2
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
Eliot Glazer, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
Those writers are dope, and that was not my intention at all.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Gambino boss John Gotti knew that Ruggiero was talking about dealing dope on F.B.I. surveillance tapes.
—airmail.news, 16 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
In retrospect, their wardrobe choices were also quite dope, too.
—Eliot Glazer, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
Those writers are dope, and that was not my intention at all.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Noun
There’s a producer, Child Actor, who’s really dope that was on my radar.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Gambino boss John Gotti knew that Ruggiero was talking about dealing dope on F.B.I. surveillance tapes.
—airmail.news, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope
Adjective
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Our casting isn’t awesome, our photography is flat, and our styling is missing the mark with young audiences.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Watching top performers get away with toxic behavior drives away your other awesome team members.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Two days later the officers obliged, surprising the young whistleblower with two scoops of ice cream topped with blue sprinkles.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert that's perfect for big family get-togethers.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The retailer’s quarter last week is somehow being regarded as less than excellent.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pro tip: Kids 18 years and younger can always get in free.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photo Showing Offseason Muscle Gain Stephen A Smith Details What LeBron James Said During Viral Confrontation For more NBA news and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Hailey also previously addressed the ongoing feud rumors during a conversation on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast in September 2022.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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,
21 Feb. 2025
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The stupid!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 July 2021
Adjective
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And if your neighborhood doesn’t, start one! Start a Book or Card Club There’s so many wonderful books out there just waiting to be discussed.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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