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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
During a joint practice last summer in Houston, Moehrig decked Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson on a hard but clean hit that angered a few of Hutchinson’s teammates. Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Where real-life terrors might be decked in the glittering garb of fairy tale, and thus fooled, challenged and ultimately overcome. Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 The halls are decked with vintage glass holiday towns in two colorways, Pastel and Traditional. Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
  • Even better, Nicole Chavez, who has dressed stars like Bell, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Rachel Bilson, included them in her fall edit with Quince.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If possible, visit the school before the first day, practice waking up at the time children will need to get up and walk through the normal morning routine, from breakfast to getting dressed.
    Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The ivory swimsuit was decorated with fishnet fabric and dainty sequins reminiscent of scales.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The buckles, decorated with rubies, emeralds and pearls, along with a golden signet ring, suggested the ship was carrying someone of considerable status.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 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
  • Hoffman noticed the flower baskets that once adorned trees around Fourth Ward disappeared.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Others were adorned with flowers and even full outfits to coordinate with the rest of the wedding party.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 18 Aug. 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
  • For the living room, replace lightweight summer throws with chunkier knit, wool, or bouclé blankets draped over the back of a sofa or accent chair.
    Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In a long warehouse in Kandahar’s Zhari district, fans whirl overhead, stirring the hot summer air around bunches of plump, green grapes draped over sticks set up in rows to dry.
    ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN, Fortune, 19 Aug. 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
  • Groups of four gather for play, cocktails and canapés in a space colored after Caroline Astor’s embellished dresses and jewelry.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The black and off-white shoes accompanied black leather pants, a black top and an embellished off-white jacket.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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