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Definition of dishnext
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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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as in rumor
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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verb

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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
The casual atmosphere might fool you, but the kitchen has some incredible dishes, including an ahi tuna steak. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 Every dish reflects the restaurant’s commitment to quality and flavor. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Make that three straight games in double figures for Sexton after pouring in 16 points and dishing eight assists off the bench. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025 Add olives and apricots to dish with onion; stir to combine. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
  • The all-day cafe offers loaded toasts, smoothie bowls and an espresso bar.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Simply choose the right size for your meal, place the glass bowl in the air fryer, and start cooking with the push of a button.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And then there’s Alison’s Isabella Linton, who’s quite doll-like in her candy-pink gowns and bows?
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Rose also enjoys playing with dolls, carefully giving each one its own name and unique personality.
    The Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Many rumors spread because people weren’t in a position to make decisions.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Hailey has shut down rumors and online drama surrounding her and Justin’s relationship many times over the years.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Did everyone gossip about Cheryl Hines and her husband?
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
  • And what exactly are people gossiping about — and suing one another over — in the Hamptons?
    Curbed Staff, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • When the doors pop open, expect a menu that includes Florida stone crab and oyster shooters, along with caviar service, hot and chilled small plates and handhelds.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.
    Eleanor Dearman Updated January 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
  • More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • According to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors, the state’s most affordable homes can primarily be found in Northern California and the Central Valley.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Fleeger filed a report at the scene, and the Freeman family left the event.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Brandon asked her out the next day, and the pair spent hours talking on a Ferris wheel during their first date.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • People with respiratory viruses who have high-risk conditions or who live in households with high-risk individuals should talk to their healthcare professional about taking antiviral medications to treat the virus or prevent transmission.
    Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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