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adjective

ˈdisht How to pronounce dished (audio)
Definition of dishednext
as in concave
curved inward Arabian horses are noted for their dished muzzles and large wide-set eyes

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dished

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verb

past tense of dish
as in gossiped
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature a DJ who dishes the celebrity gossip as part of the morning programming

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Recent Examples of dished
Adjective
Dončić scored 19 points, dished 12 assists and collected 15 rebounds for Los Angeles, which improved to 34-21 with the victory. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025 During a panel discussion, the pair — who have previously worked together on several projects — dished on joining the second season of the historical romance series When Hope Calls, which premieres in January on the Great American Family network. — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dished
  1. concave
  2. hollow
  3. talked
  4. sunken
Adjective
  • The case features three distinct finishes, fine circular brushing on the concave bezel, mirror-polishing on rehaut edge, and sandblasted finishing on the case flanks.
    — Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The matte alligator Venere bag with a concave top was hand-painted to achieve a shiny, shimmering effect, while the top-handle Perla, a squarish bucket-like bag, came in rich hues, including dark brown and ruby red.
    — Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of concave
Adjective
  • The adorable hollow sweet hides the surprise inside, upping the fun of any Easter basket.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Artisans then brought them to life in shatter-safe glass panels applied to a hollow transparent heel unit.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of hollow
Verb
  • Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.
    — Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of talked
Adjective
  • One modern home in London highlights a playful approach to design with a range of influences from style icons like Frank Sinatra and the French architect and furniture designer Charlotte Perriand, in addition to a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, and a hidden primary suite.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Another highlight is the BBQ terrace with a sunken dining room.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of sunken

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