decked 1 of 2

past tense of deck

decked

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of decked
Verb
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 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 At the same time, Rousseau gets knocked down on the edge, creating more space, Bernard gets decked to the ground by a block and Bishop changes his direction to help outside the numbers, despite having both Milano and Christian Benford in support out there. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025 From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip. Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
One is of Hyland striking an elegant pose in a voluminous purple dress decked in glitter and rhinestones. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 The glamorous tourists, all of whom are decked in Burberry, are played by models including Amelia Gray, Liu Wen, Lucky Blue Smith, Mona Tougaard and Tyson Beckford. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Former 49ers mainstay Arik Armstead poked the ball from Purdy’s grasp, Lloyd decked Purdy from behind, and Foyesade Oluokun recovered the loose ball. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 That means the halls are already decked with Fresh Balsam, Spiced Apple Toddy, and Cookie Butter Truffle—even if your front porch is still covered in mums. Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025 For something sweet, Bae's Bakery has a selection of treats, served from a booth decked with disco balls. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025 Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel. Time, 8 Sep. 2025 The interior of Cafetal Coffee is decked in muted pastels, with wicker furniture and subtle greenery giving it a beachy vibe. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025 What The Mont looks like A wall decked with windows gives a view of tree tops, which is a hard find in planar Fort Worth. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • This training will be in water, so come dressed to get wet.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Dylan Mulvaney came dressed and ready for the rapture.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each charm is a one-of-one design — but always adorned in one way or another with the brand’s pearl signature.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
  • There was Tracy Rocker, who won the Outland Trophy as an Auburn defensive lineman and was a Georgia assistant from 2014-16, taking his team into Jordan-Hare even when a mural of him adorned that very stadium.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Before leaving the Palestinian territory they were draped with Israeli flags, while Israeli soldiers saluted.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Emil Heineman was draped all over Dvorak’s back, harassing him through the neutral zone.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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