as in adorns
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 decks
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The hiring of former catcher Kurt Suzuki, who spent the past two seasons as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian, clears the decks to get the A/C figured out.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The vessel also offers up six restaurants—plus in-suite dining and a chef’s kitchen—twelve bars and lounges, five heated swimming pools, 64 private cabanas on the expansive exterior decks, and boutiques by the likes of Rolex.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
The modern rooms feature radiant heat floors, private decks and floor-to-ceiling views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet beneath their decks, innovation runs deep.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
The commissioners also approved eight of the nine concessions and waivers, including allowing for 96 units to have porches and decks, ranging from 64 to 70 square feet, according to a staff report.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The vessel includes 30 bars and restaurants, eight entertainment venues, four swimming pools and 15 guest decks.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Rams are fighting uphill against a system where the decks are being stacked higher and higher against them.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 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
Noun
Such operations often involve dozens of aircraft cycling through launch and recovery, with fuel and munitions being moved across steel decks, and night operations requiring precise choreography.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The hiring of former catcher Kurt Suzuki, who spent the past two seasons as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian, clears the decks to get the A/C figured out.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The vessel also offers up six restaurants—plus in-suite dining and a chef’s kitchen—twelve bars and lounges, five heated swimming pools, 64 private cabanas on the expansive exterior decks, and boutiques by the likes of Rolex.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
The modern rooms feature radiant heat floors, private decks and floor-to-ceiling views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet beneath their decks, innovation runs deep.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
The commissioners also approved eight of the nine concessions and waivers, including allowing for 96 units to have porches and decks, ranging from 64 to 70 square feet, according to a staff report.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The vessel includes 30 bars and restaurants, eight entertainment venues, four swimming pools and 15 guest decks.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Rams are fighting uphill against a system where the decks are being stacked higher and higher against them.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 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
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The 24 entry-level terrace rooms start at 645 square feet, with spacious balconies overlooking the garden; the 14 Upper Terrace rooms, one floor up, are the same size, but considered ocean-facing, given the elevated viewpoint.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The resort offers villas with kitchens and private balconies that can sleep up to 10 people.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The footwear brand says Blahnik adorns his sleek styles in timeless dogtooth fabrication and delicate mesh polka dot, inspired by Lady Heathcoat-Amory, a golfer originally named Joyce Wethered.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The players on the floor Las Vegas Wilson adorns the marquee.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just steps from the sand and a short stroll to the landmark Huntington Beach Pier, the resort offers 519 spacious rooms and suites — many featuring oceanview terraces, private firepits and adjoining or connecting layouts ideal for a multigenerational family staycation.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the time, Spencer noticed how newspapers were being thrown in the general direction of subscribers' porches.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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The commissioners also approved eight of the nine concessions and waivers, including allowing for 96 units to have porches and decks, ranging from 64 to 70 square feet, according to a staff report.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Back in the bamboo and tarpaulin tents which blanket the hillsides of Cox’s Bazar, refugee Mariam Khatun dresses her three small children and prepares a meal – these daily tasks the only thing keeping her going since the death of her eldest daughter, Estafa.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Well, obviously Cher Horowitz dresses for the red carpet in straight-off-the-runway looks.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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