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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 clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in costumed
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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Irene Yu, 40, and Kiet Pham, 43, came dressed as Hannah and her best friend Lily (played by Emily Osment).
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Best dressed women Jessie Buckley in Chanel Zee highlighted best actress winner Jessie Buckley's pink and red Chanel dress as a top choice from Sunday's festivities.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Taylor has been this season’s inarguable best dressed star.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
The service The main means of contact is a 24/7 WhatsApp line managed by staff at the front desk, who are as equally young, hip, and well-dressed as the hotel’s clientele.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Inside the event, Stewart, who has been a Chanel ambassador for over a decade, took a moment to pose with her fellow stars, including Teyana Taylor, who arrived dressed in an oversized shearling jacket from Chanel's fall 2026 collection.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Making sure everyone is ready to jump into an egg hunt or get dressed to the nines to experience church service is a lot of work.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Last night, the coolest dressed couple decided to switch-things up and hit the comedy circuit.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s been very exciting, seeing everyone at conventions dressed as me in my outfits.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The individual shouting, who was dressed in a bright orange jacket, is seen being led away.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Actor and musician Miles Caton attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear show dressed in the label’s double denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Featured in a photo gallery were some puppies and kittens dressed in clothes.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Isamu Noguchi created a series of spare, transfixing sets, while designers like Halston and Calvin Klein later dressed her performers for the stage.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
From an inventive valet stand to a dresser with drawers that glide like ice skates, these items make getting dressed a joy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The photos, some of which include Bryon's face, show the former first gentleman of South Dakota dressed in pink hot pants and massive fake breasts apparently made of balloons.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The actor and musician showed up to a photo call for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Tokyo on March 26, 2026, dressed head to toe in a onesie of his character Bowser.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Irene Yu, 40, and Kiet Pham, 43, came dressed as Hannah and her best friend Lily (played by Emily Osment).
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Best dressed women Jessie Buckley in Chanel Zee highlighted best actress winner Jessie Buckley's pink and red Chanel dress as a top choice from Sunday's festivities.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Taylor has been this season’s inarguable best dressed star.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
The service The main means of contact is a 24/7 WhatsApp line managed by staff at the front desk, who are as equally young, hip, and well-dressed as the hotel’s clientele.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Inside the event, Stewart, who has been a Chanel ambassador for over a decade, took a moment to pose with her fellow stars, including Teyana Taylor, who arrived dressed in an oversized shearling jacket from Chanel's fall 2026 collection.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Making sure everyone is ready to jump into an egg hunt or get dressed to the nines to experience church service is a lot of work.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Last night, the coolest dressed couple decided to switch-things up and hit the comedy circuit.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hulu set the mood for the evening when two dozen young women, dressed in their Gilead wife-training school’s purple uniforms, walked in solemn unison down the carpet, each carrying a small pie and boarding a bus with curtains covering the windows.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s been very exciting, seeing everyone at conventions dressed as me in my outfits.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The individual shouting, who was dressed in a bright orange jacket, is seen being led away.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Actor and musician Miles Caton attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear show dressed in the label’s double denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Featured in a photo gallery were some puppies and kittens dressed in clothes.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Isamu Noguchi created a series of spare, transfixing sets, while designers like Halston and Calvin Klein later dressed her performers for the stage.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
From an inventive valet stand to a dresser with drawers that glide like ice skates, these items make getting dressed a joy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The photos, some of which include Bryon's face, show the former first gentleman of South Dakota dressed in pink hot pants and massive fake breasts apparently made of balloons.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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His face was scratched and his arm was bandaged.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was hooked up to an IV along with several monitors and his arm and hand were bandaged.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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With a range of sizes for plus-sized travelers, these Eytino trousers are comfortable and stylish, but look polished enough for practically any occasion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Amazon has plenty of spring-ready two-piece options that are comfortable enough for the couch and polished enough for lunch with a friend.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vaulted living room’s fireplace is clad in handmade tile, and the kitchen includes three islands.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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Or shouted down a guest speaker with different opinions while clad in Crocs and a hoodie?—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Donning facial hair, bowler hats and narrow ties, a group of women costumed as men appear to pay court to the woman seated in the center of this photo, taken about 1905.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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That’s played out across numerous collaborations over the last few decades, with pop culture-defining shoots lensed by Steven Klein and tours that followed costumed by the house.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Boston’s lead grew to as large as 21 in the final minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets opened the third quarter on a 7-2 run to push the lead back to 18, and the separation only grew.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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