as in awesome
of the very best kind
dude, there are some really dope rhymes on that rap album
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1
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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2
as in idiot
a stupid person
that dope thought he could swim across the Colorado River at night
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Recent Examples of dope
Christopher Soto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
In retrospect, their wardrobe choices were also quite dope, too.
—Eliot Glazer, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
Being able to foster collective reading with people who are incarcerated, as well as people on the outside, has been really dope.
—Christopher Soto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
In retrospect, their wardrobe choices were also quite dope, too.
—Eliot Glazer, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
Noun
He’s been dropping tapes nonstop since 2022, as his method is really to flood the internet with his motivation music and unglamorous crime epics full of crooked cops, lookout boys, dealers, dope fiends, tricks, and urban decay.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope
Adjective
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Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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The whole thing is sprawling, wild, fun, overwhelming, and awesome.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
Noun
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His ground ball went right to second baseman Tommy Edman, who initiated a game-ending double play that required Freddie Freeman to make a sprawling scoop at first base.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In matcha beverages, extra scoops will match size pricing; for instance, an additional scoop in a grande matcha latte will charge up to the price of a venti.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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This advisory is in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Today, more than one in five Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, a greater share than in any generation before them.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
Noun
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People have long speculated that the lottery was rigged for the big-market Knicks despite attempts from the NBA to shut down the rumors.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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The couple first sparked dating rumors after they were spotted together in New York City and Miami in February 2025, per TMZ.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.—
Drew Broussard
May 22,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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