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as in bandaged
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polished
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clad
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in clothed
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dressed
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Making best dressed — or worst dressed lists — is something both actresses and stylists can translate into cash.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Wear it loose over a tank top for a casual look or keep it fully button and tucked for a more dressed up vibe.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their dancer’s color selection or black-tied preferred.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in a favorite decade and may even be selected to model their outfit.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Numerous colorful flags with religious phrases and the name of Imam Hussein in Arabic fluttered among the crowd as families walked together, young and old, most dressed in black as a symbol of mourning, some pushing strollers and wagons with their children.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Everyone came dressed for the occasion, turning the scene into a sea of western flair.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Many came dressed as their favorite character.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Show me exactly how to reorganize my day to focus on growth drivers first, which of my tasks are secretly time-wasters dressed as important work, and how to say no to everything else.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
One woman dressed as the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Weyant, dressed in Marc Jacobs, swooped in to greet the designer and take him on a house tour.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
On Monday morning, thousands of young people, including many dressed in school uniforms, gathered at Maitighar Mandala, a monument in the heart of Kathmandu near the federal parliament building.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Dallas dressed only eight players, including three hardship signings, for the sixth time this season — the league minimum required to compete.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The cinematic ends with Bond ditching her cover as a chauffeur to track a blonde man dressed as a bellhop who’s just dumped a body.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
How to prevent mosquito bites Researchers at the University of Georgia say people dressed in dark colors who are actively moving about, and those who exhale more carbon dioxide, make attractive targets for hungry female mosquitoes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Plus, a bathroom that’s unapologetically indulgent—dressed with a deep soaking tub, rainfall shower, and vanity mirrors that shimmer like stage lights.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Making best dressed — or worst dressed lists — is something both actresses and stylists can translate into cash.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Wear it loose over a tank top for a casual look or keep it fully button and tucked for a more dressed up vibe.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their dancer’s color selection or black-tied preferred.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in a favorite decade and may even be selected to model their outfit.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Numerous colorful flags with religious phrases and the name of Imam Hussein in Arabic fluttered among the crowd as families walked together, young and old, most dressed in black as a symbol of mourning, some pushing strollers and wagons with their children.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Everyone came dressed for the occasion, turning the scene into a sea of western flair.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Many came dressed as their favorite character.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Adjective
Mornings are once again filled with getting kids out of bed, dressed, fed and off to school on time.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Show me exactly how to reorganize my day to focus on growth drivers first, which of my tasks are secretly time-wasters dressed as important work, and how to say no to everything else.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
One woman dressed as the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Weyant, dressed in Marc Jacobs, swooped in to greet the designer and take him on a house tour.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
On Monday morning, thousands of young people, including many dressed in school uniforms, gathered at Maitighar Mandala, a monument in the heart of Kathmandu near the federal parliament building.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Dallas dressed only eight players, including three hardship signings, for the sixth time this season — the league minimum required to compete.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The cinematic ends with Bond ditching her cover as a chauffeur to track a blonde man dressed as a bellhop who’s just dumped a body.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
How to prevent mosquito bites Researchers at the University of Georgia say people dressed in dark colors who are actively moving about, and those who exhale more carbon dioxide, make attractive targets for hungry female mosquitoes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
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In another photo, Jenner blows out the candles on her birthday cake, which is covered in raspberries and decorated with daisies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sojos Vintage Oversized Square Sunglasses Oversized square sunglasses are everywhere in Portugal, giving the bold-but-polished look that defines the Portuguese Girl aesthetic.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Social media and dating feeds are polished to perfection, with filters helping us smoothen out flaws.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The rocker's son Jack, along with his four granddaughters — Pearl, Andy, Minnie and Maple — introduced the performance, with all five clad in Ozzy t-shirts.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The counterprotesters stationed themselves on the first floor in the center of the City Hall rotunda while the police union marched in circles above them around the second-floor atrium outside the mayor's office, clad in black MPA T-shirts.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fire grew slightly north of Indian Rock, but crews are using nearby roads as a barrier and are reinforcing them to prevent growth.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The more time went on, the more Mourinho grew visibly frustrated with his role at United.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their image adorned mosaics, sculptures, and shields.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The high-ceiling room is adorned with artworks, with three massive leafy baskets hanging in the center.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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