decks 1 of 2

plural of deck
as in balconies
a flat roofless structure attached to a building the family usually ate on the deck on summer evenings

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decks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of deck

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Recent Examples of decks
Noun
Parking decks paid for with tax increment financing funds supported growth downtown, village officials said. — Mick Zawislak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Later in the night, maid of honor MJ Nebreda took over the decks. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 With a long foredeck and cascading aft decks, the yacht cuts a distinctive silhouette. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 Walkways connect the buildings to each other and to wooden decks facing the sea. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 That’s a good thing, because the Viceroy flies lower than the masts of larger sailboats and much lower than, say, the upper decks of a cruise ship. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026 Instead, the wood chips were on their way to become planks for outdoor decks. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Numerous seawalls, decks and stairways were torn apart, and 33 oceanfront homes were destroyed. — Gary Griggs, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Pools bring fencing, decks and equipment into a space that may be used by residents and guests throughout the day. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement). — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 Tour The Decorations At The Davis Mansion The Davis Mansion is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that's worth visiting any time of year, but particularly at the holidays when the staff decks the halls with festive displays. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025 Alternatively, indulge in the timeless elegance of the Ritz Paris, which decks its halls in festive holiday fashion every year. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Christmas music decks the halls of the Billboard Holiday 100 at the end of every year, but some creepy cuts lurk around the October charts as well. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025 When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025 Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decks
Noun
  • Several balconies, terraces and patios connect the interiors to the gardens, where mature trees surround the swimming pool and offer privacy from neighboring homes.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Spacious wraparound balconies have views of the forest, massif, and, in some rooms, the river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • His name, Harold Thune, now adorns the high school auditorium.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Reflecting on his career as a whole, Domingo says he is often guided by advice from prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, part of which adorns his left arm as a tattoo.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Inside, rooms are fresh and spacious, with oversized tubs, private terraces, and the option of jungle or sea views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in main living spaces pivot open to expansive terraces that look toward the mountaintops and the Pacific Ocean.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In an Upper East Side townhouse, a woman decorates a Christmas tree only to discover a Tiffany Blue Box marked with a date of December 1992.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Whitney McLaughlin, an art teacher at the school, worked with students through an after-school mural program to create artwork that now decorates a building at the park.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Along with the sleeping porches, Schindler designed a rooftop sunbathing terrace and a bathroom equipped with an extraordinary shower featuring roughly five shower heads, allowing bathers to lie down beneath the running water.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In a world where packages vanish off front porches faster than snacks at a party, leaving your home's perimeter up to chance is an extreme sport nobody signed up for.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Sporting a Black/Off Noir colorway, the Air Jordan 16 Retro SP Black Pack drapes Michael Jordan’s sixteenth signature sneaker in a stealthy triple-black colorway.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout most of the play, Tony-winning costume designer Qween Jean drapes the girls in the school’s green, orange and gold-toned uniforms.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • New to the collaboration is the Adidas BW Army, rebranded by Wales Bonner as the Adidas PW Pony, which dresses the iconic German Army Trainer silhouette in black and khaki pony hair uppers that are contrasted with stamped lizard print leather.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In polls, Chicagoans have repeatedly said higher taxes should come only after the city trims its own sails.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Cyrus first trims Jacobs’ hair with scissors before moving on to the clippers.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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