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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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as in to gossip
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 dish
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the era's biggest stars are appearing to dish the dirt.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Masareka nutmegged him and then dished off to Juan Tejada, who scored.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the era's biggest stars are appearing to dish the dirt.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
Noun
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Cut fruit into a bowl of cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The queen will gift a new Roo doll to the New York Public Library’s famous Winnie the Pooh collection as the character marks 100 years since its creation.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The leader of the rebellion chatted with young kids carrying Princess Leia dolls and wearing Boba Fett masks.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the Oscars, Conan O’Brien joked about the longstanding rumor that Netflix encourages their writers to write for a passive audience.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Social media is awash with rumors around Trader Joe’s mini striped canvas bags—though so far, they’ve only been leaked by an unknown source, posted by Instagram account @traderjoesobsessed.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no seder would be complete without everyone sitting at the table at the end of the night, totally stuffed and maybe a little tipsy, to chat and gossip about everyday life.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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But for the most part, the ladies will just be themselves, gabbing (and gossiping) away.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Weber has been impressed by Martinez’s contributions with the bat and with his defense behind the plate.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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To cater to this rising demographic, legacy brands need to up their game, as fashion and beauty players capitalize on the marathon opportunity.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Officers were called to the Weinberg Housing and Resource Center at 620 Fallsway in Baltimore City on April 6 for a report of an armed person involved in an assault.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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The singer, 44, was pulled over by the CHP while driving a black BMW 430i after dispatchers received reports of the vehicle being driven erratically and at high speeds.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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But past royal visits to Washington have sometimes gone awry − from amorous muskrats to a talking hat.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before talking to the group, McFadden asked them to take a few minutes to interact.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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