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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Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
Because some tracks have a dope verse and a really good beat and a great hook, and the song is really dope and that’s cool.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2023
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
Here are 10 acts not to miss, with some inside dope on the indispensable side players.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Those writers are dope and that was not my intention at all.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
Because some tracks have a dope verse and a really good beat and a great hook, and the song is really dope and that’s cool.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2023
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Because in a town like Victor, every fly fisherman is a junkie, every tier a supplier, and word gets around about who has the best dope.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
Here are 10 acts not to miss, with some inside dope on the indispensable side players.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Winning the 2024 World Series is an awesome achievement that will always be remembered and celebrated.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Webb telescope trained its awesome eye on it for 14 hours total, spread across three months.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Apple crisp recipe Traditionally, apple crisp is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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After customers protested its inconsistent portion sizes earlier this year, Chipotle made sure that all its stores’ scoop sizes were up to par.Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who has ever worked in a busy kitchen knows the stress that comes with it, and The Bear does an excellent job of making that tension palpable—as evidenced by its slew of aforementioned Emmy Awards.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Context, perspective and tips to get you through this election week Vote-counting rules in battleground states will likely complicate when a winner is named.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The agency action reportedly stemmed from an anonymous tip and concerns about the animals’ rabies status.WIRED, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then China would have greater freedom to support autocracies such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea in their destabilizing activities.Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Outside, there’s a pollinator garden as well as a fire pit, hammock, and a massive deck that’s great for stargazing.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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In an age of viral social media posts, rumors and falsehoods — whether pushed by campaigns, supporters or foreign adversaries — can easily overshadow the facts.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Again, this is a rumor, but one with a bit more substance if based only on Nintendo's own trajectory.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 3 Nov. 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 box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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