DECKS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

decks 1 of 2

noun

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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deck

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

Noun

Usually the bar is a rowdy reprieve filled with sweaty bodies and pounding bass lines, with Lo situated behind the DJ decks. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Multilevel decks and a beautiful stone patio further blend interior and exterior spaces. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 The four modern luxury treehouse-style cabins feature multi-level decks, full kitchens, onsite kayak rentals, wi-fi, and private fire pits. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026 By day, guests recline on chunky loungers beneath towering palms and oversized parasols and cool off in the petite infinity pool; by evening, the atmosphere shifts as DJs take to the decks. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 Armstrong House is the most modern of the three, with new wood flooring, gas fireplaces, and semi-private outdoor decks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Lodging options include houseboats along the banks of the Kennebunk River with private rooftop decks for gazing at the autumnal views. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Having a wider setup can also help reduce reliance on a single broadcast point, keeping signal strength consistent in rooms further away, including some outdoor spaces, such as patios and decks. — K.h. Koehler, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 Consistently and quickly rolling it out across product, email, events, sales decks, web and social is a completely different one. — Priya Gill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 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

There are 31 rooms and suites, each with its own design and antique furnishings, and several have balconies that look over the Rhine.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Boasting classic Haussmann design, its famous red awnings and ornate iron balconies have become symbols of Paris and the city’s spirit itself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of balconies

Verb

The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Being the kind of person who adorns themselves compulsively opens you up to a slew of corny metaphors that, against your will, feel deeply relevant to you.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

The roughly 5,700-square-foot penthouse has five bedrooms, large open living and entertaining areas, and two south-facing terraces overlooking London’s rooftops.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Quiet relaxation rooms and outdoor terraces are focused firmly on the surrounding peaks, encouraging guests to look up rather than down at their phones.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of terraces

Verb

As strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions and Russia’s Belgorod, Zelensky disputes claims of an energy-infrastructure truce while Moscow decorates a Baltic Sea ship captain and confirms a general’s death.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The print decorates a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, an ideal day-to-night piece, according to Brock.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Definition of decorates

Noun

Flags of Mexico, Argentina and Colombia decorate the front porches of family homes.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Turn Off Porch Lights Outdoor lights can attract lovebugs in the evenings, so turn off bright exterior lights to keep them away from porches and entryways.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of porches

Verb

Erin drapes her white puffy coat over her shoulders, collects the lawyer for Deux Moi who just happens to be her husband, and walks out onto the wet asphalt of Chinatown.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
The photo, taken in Montecito, shows the young royal standing bare foot as Steinem drapes an arm around him.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of drapes

Verb

The change, announced in a presentation on Wednesday, is part of a broader shift in Microsoft’s reporting structure, as the company trims its operating segments from three to two.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
To make things easier, Instagram rolled out a new First Draft tool on Tuesday that automatically trims your clips and prepares them for the next stage of the editing process.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026