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as in bandaged
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polished
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clad
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in clothed
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dressed
Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Dylan Mulvaney came dressed and ready for the rapture.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Some people incorporate sugar skull face painting or wear masks that represent calacas (skeletons) or catrinas/catrines, the elegantly dressed skeletal figures associated with Día de los Muertos.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones appreciates showing up for work well-dressed.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Toy for Playing Dress-Up Teaching toddlers how to get dressed is a snap with baby Mickey Mouse.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Shot in striking black and white, the campaign features models such as Alexi Consani and Irina Shayk dancing, posing with friends, and stepping into an electrifying club scene, all dressed head-to-toe in the season’s glamorous looks.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The two seemingly dressed as their characters from the 2006 cult classic while sitting front row at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2026 collection show.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The Serpentine tote and Serpenti Forever top-handle purse came dressed in its Calla pattern, this time executed in a textured weave that took between 16 and 41 hours to make out of up to 216 meters of raffia strands.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The Rory Kramer-directed video alternates between shots of Bieber dancing through various corners of the bar, dressed casually in matching sweats, a hoodie, and a green beanie.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The boys didn't want to be left out of the fun, with husband Zac Affleck and son Luca, 2, both dressed in caps like Abu, Aladdin's monkey sidekick.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Normani, Ally Brooke, and Dinah Jane were shown several times seated at a prominent ballroom-side table dressed to the nines in support of their sister in song.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
When reporters entered the New York Yankees’ clubhouse after the team dropped Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, 3-1, to the Boston Red Sox, Chisholm was already fully dressed and ready to leave Yankee Stadium.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
This training will be in water, so come dressed to get wet.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Dylan Mulvaney came dressed and ready for the rapture.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Some people incorporate sugar skull face painting or wear masks that represent calacas (skeletons) or catrinas/catrines, the elegantly dressed skeletal figures associated with Día de los Muertos.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones appreciates showing up for work well-dressed.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Toy for Playing Dress-Up Teaching toddlers how to get dressed is a snap with baby Mickey Mouse.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Shot in striking black and white, the campaign features models such as Alexi Consani and Irina Shayk dancing, posing with friends, and stepping into an electrifying club scene, all dressed head-to-toe in the season’s glamorous looks.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The two seemingly dressed as their characters from the 2006 cult classic while sitting front row at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2026 collection show.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Placing the beds under the eaves in this room leaves the tallest part of the room open for play and getting dressed.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The Serpentine tote and Serpenti Forever top-handle purse came dressed in its Calla pattern, this time executed in a textured weave that took between 16 and 41 hours to make out of up to 216 meters of raffia strands.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The Rory Kramer-directed video alternates between shots of Bieber dancing through various corners of the bar, dressed casually in matching sweats, a hoodie, and a green beanie.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The boys didn't want to be left out of the fun, with husband Zac Affleck and son Luca, 2, both dressed in caps like Abu, Aladdin's monkey sidekick.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Normani, Ally Brooke, and Dinah Jane were shown several times seated at a prominent ballroom-side table dressed to the nines in support of their sister in song.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
When reporters entered the New York Yankees’ clubhouse after the team dropped Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, 3-1, to the Boston Red Sox, Chisholm was already fully dressed and ready to leave Yankee Stadium.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
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He was seen at practice, with his hand heavily bandaged, that same morning.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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On a recent Tuesday, one little girl needed a scrape on her knee cleaned and bandaged.—
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The living room, which has a single window, is decorated with elegant vintage couches, healthy-looking houseplants, and posters for old Bollywood movies.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each table is decorated with a small ceramic vase of wildflowers and a flickering pillar candle, and additional wildflower arrangements around the room add texture.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Featuring a faux wrap neckline and a deep V-neck design, the sweater is sophisticated and polished enough for date nights, after-work cocktails, parties, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The girl’s been looked after and clothed and fed and sent to lovely schools.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the New River settlement grew in size, 18-year-old Ivy Julia Cromartie arrived from Lemon City to become the area’s first school teacher.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Over time, pears spread globally and grew in popularity.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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K-pop star Choi Soobin made his first solo appearance at Paris Fashion Week for Valentino, and has been spotted decked head-to-toe in the brand at recent appearances.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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The dance began with Irwin crouched atop a Jeep suped up for safari, with the junior conservationist correspondingly decked in the head-to-toe khaki uniform made famous by his dad.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Researchers treated 12-month-old mice (similar to a 60-year-old human) with the nanoparticles and monitored the animals’ behavior and memory over several months.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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