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
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The arts scene in the city is a major factor and so to be apart of that scene that is putting on events, playing dope shows and music is something that gives me lot of pride.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
Wagner: Playing against him (10 times) was dope, man.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The arts scene in the city is a major factor and so to be apart of that scene that is putting on events, playing dope shows and music is something that gives me lot of pride.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope
Adjective
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Julie Chan is struggling through a hard life, which is only made worse by the face that her twin sister, Chloe, has an awesome one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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He's gotten way better at talking on the mic during his match with CM Punk, and their matches have been awesome.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This week, Liz Shackleton scored a major scoop after landing an exclusive interview with Toei Company CEO Fumio Yoshimura for our International Disruptors brand, ahead of his trip to L.A. to meet with Hollywood studios (wonder what Trump will make of that…).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The North Face is a great comp for Yeti with excellent products, strong brand loyalty, and a solid opportunity for expansion from niche products for outdoorsy consumers to the masses.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Below, experts in podiatry and physical therapy share their best tips for shopping for flat foot-friendly walking shoes, plus options that are just begging to be worn on your daily walks.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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