decking

present participle of deck

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of decking Gardens brim with fall florals, landscapers here seem to outdo themselves, decking porches and pathways with mums, pumpkins, and late blooms that rival summer’s splendor. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 This year, Home Depot is giving holiday enthusiasts plenty of reasons to start decking the halls early. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 The family has just attended a joyful church service, greeting neighbors in the market square before returning home for the thrilling ritual of decking the Christmas tree. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decking
Verb
  • Ahead of the holiday, Paris was also photographed decorating her house.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Chrome’s versatility, affordability, and natural shine give it fresh appeal for decorating, and the vibrant metallic is dressing up everyday decor and fixtures.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • At the front of the shop is a mélange of plants adorning the main window.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Saft remade it in soft, creamy shades, draping the bed in a linen cover that pooled lavishly on the floor.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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