as in adorning
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities
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Recent Examples of draping
Try Tree Nets Another way to stop squirrels from climbing fruit trees is by draping wildlife-safe netting over the entire tree canopy.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The agency said more than 40,000 pounds of litter - from small blue and orange confetti pieces to streamers draping the streets - is expected to be collected after.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of the platform and for decoration in general.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
As Artan disembarked, supporters waving Somali flags crowded around him before draping him in the flag.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The agency said more than 40,000 pounds of litter - from small blue and orange confetti pieces to streamers draping the streets - is expected to be collected after.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of the platform and for decoration in general.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
As Artan disembarked, supporters waving Somali flags crowded around him before draping him in the flag.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Miller's favorite approach when decorating covered porches is to emulate the indoor aesthetic.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Swan said his colleagues in Seattle, another host city for the World Cup, were also impressed with Kansas City’s airport making a great first impression by decorating the terminal to highlight the tournament.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The set dressing on the balloon task temporarily derails the episode.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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