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verb

past tense of deck

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Recent Examples of decked
Adjective
The Kansas City brewery is calling it the Boulevard Yard, meant to feel like a decked out backyard. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Nas and Tracy Morgan are all decked out in their Knicks best for Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10 in New York City. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026 On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 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 There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars. Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Evoke the spirit of Nantucket with a table decked in nautical blues and white. Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 The singer rocked a stylish Fourth of July bikini underneath a onesie, both decked in red, white and blue. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 All of the comfortable rooms were recently renovated and are decked with blackout curtains. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 Eliza decked herself in emeralds, while Amelia modeled a set encrusted with sapphires. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Coach Javier Aguirre’s third stint has sparked World Cup fever, with Mexico City streets and even pets decked in Mexico gear. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Weeks later, Kennedy modeled good beef-eating behavior, posing for a pic on his 72nd birthday while tucking in to a bone-in steak decked out with candles. David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 Today’s guests can enjoy amenities like a complimentary breakfast that attracts even locals, as well as rooms decked out in colonial-style furnishings. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top. Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
  • Chavez, who has dressed stars like Kristen Bell, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Rachel Bilson, curated a selection of Quince pieces to reflect how people actually dress in summer.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Whereas the others in the background are in bathing suits, my grandparents, walking along the promenade, are fully dressed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Balloons, a Colombian soccer jersey, dozens of flowers and handwritten notes – some with expletives; others, crayon drawings from children – decorated the makeshift memorial at the intersection of Hill and Pool streets.
    Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
  • The gallery, decorated by prominent artists including Delacroix and Le Brun, served as a model for the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, according to the press release.
    Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.
    James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Nearby, the irrepressible older artist Nina Yankowitz, who completed a retrospective of her six-decade-long career at the Parrish earlier this year, was talking to Joan Semmel, 93, in a dress adorned with stars.
    Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a plume of tropical moisture linked to Bertha is feeding into a cold front draped across southeast Virginia, parts of the Carolinas and northern Georgia.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Guests found their seats at tables draped with luxury linens and cashmere gold dupioni napkins.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence.
    Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Tate McRae interrupted a run of barely-there sandals with a far more embellished Chanel pair Sunday at the Skylrk World Cup after party at The Twenty Two New York.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • Classic ballet flats keep Bermuda shorts feeling polished but unfussy, especially when styled with an embellished pair that adds just a hint of sparkle.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 July 2026

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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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