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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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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
If the soap scum is more stubborn, add equal parts vinegar and dish soap to a microwave-safe bowl and heat the mixture for approximately two minutes. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 The sprawling dining room, formerly the site of the legendary Plum Tree Inn, boasts a 242-item menu of Cantonese and Chinese American dishes, from moo shu pork to egg foo young. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Ali Wong is dishing on how her romance with Bill Hader blossomed. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024 Minnesota’s point guard Courtney Williams, who led the team’s celebratory, post-victory dance, was a livewire throughout the game, scoring 15 points and dishing seven assists. David Close, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dish 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • Step 3 In a small bowl, stir together half of the Sichuan pepper oil, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the oyster sauce, sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce and sugar and set aside.
    Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Pho, a broth soup with rice noodles and meat, feels like a hug in a bowl, and is comfort food in any type of weather (even the humid summers).
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Advertisement Since then, every new release and restock of the plush dolls has sold out within minutes in stores and within seconds online.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The most recent career dolls include STEM careers, Congresswomen and athletes, like American fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad. Personally, from a fashion standpoint, the Karl Lagerfeld barbie doll is a standout.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
  • What’s more, the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools has raised concerns that fake images, video or audio could be used in an effort to lend legitimacy to election rumors and false claims.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • At the office, everyone is gossiping about the new hire: Genevieve.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Social media has fuelled our ability to gossip and our sense of entitlement to comment on the lives of others.
    Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • During Wine Down Wednesdays, expect pairing deals like a bottle of wine and a loaded bruschetta plate.
    Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Unroll piecrust, and fit into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 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
  • LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his son, Bronny James #9, during a timeout of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Oct. 18, 2024 in San Francisco.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • With a squad of rebels fanned out to watch for army patrols or helicopters, the unit commander and I and a few others talked for four hours.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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