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
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Expansive open decks, onboard butler service and 24-hour dining.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The ship, which weighs over 250,800 gross tonnage, will contain 18 decks, 22 elevators, seven pools, five restaurants and a maximum capacity of 7,600, according to Planetcruise.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Where To Stay In Sunset Beach Hotels With its charming decks and porches, the two-story 14-room Sunset Inn is a dreamy place to stay.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Well, not hope, but at least a reassurance that real-world business fundamentals still matter in a market obsessed with speculative AI pitch decks?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Traditional river cruise ships often reserve their roof decks for sun loungers and shuffleboard.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But what about the kid who wants to understand operations, product design and pitch decks?
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Yet the latest iteration also imagines life at anchor with an indoor-outdoor relationship across two capacious exterior decks, plus a retractable swim platform at the rear.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Expansive open decks, onboard butler service and 24-hour dining.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The ship, which weighs over 250,800 gross tonnage, will contain 18 decks, 22 elevators, seven pools, five restaurants and a maximum capacity of 7,600, according to Planetcruise.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Where To Stay In Sunset Beach Hotels With its charming decks and porches, the two-story 14-room Sunset Inn is a dreamy place to stay.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Well, not hope, but at least a reassurance that real-world business fundamentals still matter in a market obsessed with speculative AI pitch decks?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Traditional river cruise ships often reserve their roof decks for sun loungers and shuffleboard.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But what about the kid who wants to understand operations, product design and pitch decks?
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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All rooms have plush linens, ecofriendly products, and balconies with ocean views.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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All rooms face the ocean and have private balconies.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mornings begin at the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, while afternoons stretch across sunny terraces like Café de Jaren.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Where To Stay In Sunset Beach Hotels With its charming decks and porches, the two-story 14-room Sunset Inn is a dreamy place to stay.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Children were playing, adults sat on their front porches, neighbors spoke to each other.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Antique books from The Last Bookstore line the walls, while Italian Renaissance artwork drapes the bar.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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