deck (out)

verb

Definition of deck (out)next
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes all decked out in our finest outfits for the wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck (out)
  1. clothe
  2. dress
  3. costume
  4. gown
  5. dress up
  6. apparel
  7. toilet
  8. attire
Verb
  • Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • After sermons and scripture reading, family and friends clad in colorful clothing danced down the aisle.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • Photos released by authorities showed a group identified as the attackers, dressed in black clothing and hats and riding on the back of a black pickup truck.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • Seven days of building both the Ice King and Charlie the Unicorn costumes with much trial and error have culminated in her decision to go as the Ice King for the first day of San Diego Comic-Con.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Nearby, two performers were smoking in white Monobloc chairs, costumed in long aprons and scrubs, rubber gloves close at hand.
    — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • The couple was pictured posing together in glitzy date night looks—Stefani wore a pale pink floral appliqué gown by Yara Shoemaker, while Shelton wore a black tux.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Additional snaps feature the Boy Next Door star taking a selfie at Wimbledon, posing for photos in a Dolce & Gabbana gown and enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant from what appears to be a hotel balcony.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of gown
Verb
  • Gilchrest’s beef – dressed up as a virtue – is that so few people have contributed anything to her.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • This is the fourth time Barnes has dressed up as an Adventure Time character.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
Definition of dress up
Verb
  • Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • However, the vast majority eventually achieve the ability to toilet independently.
    — Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are ways to reduce human exposure to toilet plumes.
    — John Crimaldi, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2022
Definition of toilet
Verb
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Definition of attire
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“Deck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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