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
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
The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
The technology used included altered shuffling machines that could read the decks, X-ray machines that could read cards through the table when placed face down, and glasses with hidden cameras.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Bring in Cold-Sensitive Potted Plants Many of our favorite plants on our decks or patios are not frost-hardy.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Replace slide decks with voice dreams.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the aft areas on all three decks can be arranged to the owner’s liking.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
In the weeks after, decks of cards spotlighting other CEOs and executives circulated on social media, which heightened the threat climate as did Mangione’s public reception as quasi vigilante, Kucera said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 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
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
The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
The technology used included altered shuffling machines that could read the decks, X-ray machines that could read cards through the table when placed face down, and glasses with hidden cameras.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Bring in Cold-Sensitive Potted Plants Many of our favorite plants on our decks or patios are not frost-hardy.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Replace slide decks with voice dreams.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the aft areas on all three decks can be arranged to the owner’s liking.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
In the weeks after, decks of cards spotlighting other CEOs and executives circulated on social media, which heightened the threat climate as did Mangione’s public reception as quasi vigilante, Kucera said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 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 main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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His new home was a three-story building with yellow and green balconies that overlooked the city.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 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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Select residences also include wine refrigerators and private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rooms and suites feature antique furniture and views either toward the gardens or straight out to the Tyrrhenian Sea; some come with private terraces or outdoor plunge pools.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 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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Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ideal for porches and mudrooms, this large storage unit can corral all of your fire tools in one place.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 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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Well, obviously Cher Horowitz dresses for the red carpet in straight-off-the-runway looks.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gucci, the presenting sponsor since the launch of the gala in 2011, dresses many of the evening’s VIPs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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