DECKING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

decking

verb

Definition of decking

present participle of deck

as in decorating

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming deck the halls with boughs of holly

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Recent Examples of decking Over the span of roughly two years, Samantha and Sean learned how to install a traditional cedar roof, hardwood floors, tile, decking and other finishes, all while handling much of the work themselves. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Today nearly all redwood purchased in stores for decking and other construction is second- or third-growth redwood. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Keep in mind that running decking at an angle may require closer joist spacing. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 According to Jodi Lee, senior vice president of marketing for Trex, a composite decking company, there’s also a shift toward natural and versatile color palettes for pool decking. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The shower has a separate door which opens onto the decking and pool—ideal for pre- and post-swim bathing (and avoiding water tracking in the suite). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 That could mean adding a slight pitch to the decking material or leaving small gaps between boards for water to pass between them. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 That’s way more equitable than decking because not everyone has a yard, let alone a space to put up a deck. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 Summer jewelry calls for playful shell motifs, decking out your ankles, and embracing the season's most carefree trends. — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decking

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Who is the most enthusiastic about decorating for the holidays in the family?

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
As a kid growing up in the 70's everybody would start decorating for Christmas after Thanksgiving.

— Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of decorating

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Chacón went all out, wearing Belle’s signature yellow ball gown, a pair of matching yellow opera gloves and a glittering tiara adorning her elaborate hairstyle.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Additional details include facade perforations adorning the upper pavilion edges and walls, maintaining a feeling of openness between the courtyard spaces and the adjacent streets.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adorning

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The brand now follows the French scale and goes from 30 to 50, and product development took a classic and hands-on approach based on draping to assess how clothes sit and move on the body.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
About 12 minutes later, the array had fully extended, draping over about half of the larger but less capable legacy panel on the P4 truss.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026