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
EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Not too many Black people have even been nominated — let alone won — so being considered is already dope.
—Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
That’s what was so dope about SOPHIE — that was her world, and anybody can enter it by listening to her music.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
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Those writers are dope, and that was not my intention at all.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Not too many Black people have even been nominated — let alone won — so being considered is already dope.
—Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
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Scott Weiland was a notorious dope fiend, but managed to separate his art from his extracurricular pursuits.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
That’s what was so dope about SOPHIE — that was her world, and anybody can enter it by listening to her music.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
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Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Three scoops of whey protein powder contain 50 grams of protein and 194 milligrams of choline (35% of the DV).43 16.Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also received a cyber tip from a service provider involving an incident of child pornography involving Quillen in October.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harry appeared at the New York Times' DealBook summit Wednesday and addressed rumors of a split with Meghan.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the possibility that he or one of his beloved teammates may get moved before the deadline, trade rumors aren’t really a topic of discussion among Terry and his teammates.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 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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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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