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verb

past tense of deck

Example Sentences

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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
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 However, unlike the stormy weather that threatened to derail the UFC fight night on the White House South Lawn earlier this month, today is a balmy 80 degrees in DC, with people decked out in their finest red, white and blue summer wear. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
  • Swift rang in the new year with a lively costume party where guests came dressed as their childhood heroes.
    Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The brides and grooms were all dressed in the same outfits — with the men in blue suits and women in lace and satin gowns.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
  • The theater decorated its lobby in the style of the seafaring movie with netting on the ceiling and nautical props along the walls.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 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
  • He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • And the Opéra sabot style is adorned with long laces that wrap around the ankle like a dancer’s ribbon.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 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
  • The body was placed in a casket draped in the Islamic Republic’s flag and encased in glass.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Another one in Bristol has a Freedom Fuel banner loosely draped on an overhang that clearly belonged to a Valero in a past life.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 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
  • Hathaway glowed in an embellished Marc by Marc Jacobs mini dress and Miu Miu platform heels, per the HuffPost.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Khaite’s pretty designs are paramount, and Zara’s embellished shoes are a charming yet affordable alternative.
    Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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