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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 clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in costumed
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
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Rent it on most major platforms Forbidden to enter the stadium, several Iranian women sneak in dressed as men to watch a World Cup qualifying match in the master director Jafar Panahi’s movie about everyday defiance under authoritarianism.
—Carlos Aguilar, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
The bad fortune stretched to soccer when fans of the Ecuador’s national team took over the Rocky steps and sang and danced and waved flags and … dressed Rocky in a team jersey and tied the country’s flag around the fictional fighter’s neck.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Whatever the explanation, thousands of people, many dressed as druids and pagans, will gather at the site on Sunday to see the sun rise.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Answering questions, dressed head-to-toe in a red uniform, minutes from taking the field — this isn’t a typical morning for him these days.
—Noah White, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
On one side stood Togo, dressed head to toe in highlighter yellow.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
Ready to report the match on behalf of Telemundo and Peacock, alongside Owen Wilson, Vergara arrived dressed to impress.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Some dressed as that ultimate symbol of American patriotism, Uncle Sam, with long white beards and top hats.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The Danish troops were easy enough to spot in the hotel lobby, mostly Viking in stature and dressed in civilian clothing that was nevertheless overwhelmingly camouflage.
—Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
The image showed Robinson gazing at the camera, dressed in circular statement earrings and a bandana print blouse buttoned to the top.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Made from an ultrasoft cotton jersey, the design rewards a tone-on-tone approach to getting dressed.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Take the thought work out of getting dressed with this easy, breezy, lightweight matching set.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Mangione, dressed in a navy suit, was shackled at the hands for the entirety of Wednesday's hearing.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The forecasting problem is a public infrastructure problem dressed in supply chain clothing.
—Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Gallagher dressed for three games in the first round and not again during his team’s run to the Eastern Conference finals.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Adjective
Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Rent it on most major platforms Forbidden to enter the stadium, several Iranian women sneak in dressed as men to watch a World Cup qualifying match in the master director Jafar Panahi’s movie about everyday defiance under authoritarianism.
—Carlos Aguilar, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
The bad fortune stretched to soccer when fans of the Ecuador’s national team took over the Rocky steps and sang and danced and waved flags and … dressed Rocky in a team jersey and tied the country’s flag around the fictional fighter’s neck.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Whatever the explanation, thousands of people, many dressed as druids and pagans, will gather at the site on Sunday to see the sun rise.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Answering questions, dressed head-to-toe in a red uniform, minutes from taking the field — this isn’t a typical morning for him these days.
—Noah White, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
On one side stood Togo, dressed head to toe in highlighter yellow.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
Ready to report the match on behalf of Telemundo and Peacock, alongside Owen Wilson, Vergara arrived dressed to impress.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Some dressed as that ultimate symbol of American patriotism, Uncle Sam, with long white beards and top hats.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
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As Samara Morgan, the lank-haired little girl dressed in white and possessing deadly supernatural powers, at just 12 years old Chase became the ghostly face of the film and its most recognizable character.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The Danish troops were easy enough to spot in the hotel lobby, mostly Viking in stature and dressed in civilian clothing that was nevertheless overwhelmingly camouflage.
—Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
The image showed Robinson gazing at the camera, dressed in circular statement earrings and a bandana print blouse buttoned to the top.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Made from an ultrasoft cotton jersey, the design rewards a tone-on-tone approach to getting dressed.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Take the thought work out of getting dressed with this easy, breezy, lightweight matching set.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Mangione, dressed in a navy suit, was shackled at the hands for the entirety of Wednesday's hearing.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The forecasting problem is a public infrastructure problem dressed in supply chain clothing.
—Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Gallagher dressed for three games in the first round and not again during his team’s run to the Eastern Conference finals.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
Adjective
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Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 May 2026
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pino is seen in the footage shirtless, in shorts and with his head bandaged.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Both players had their heads bandaged and were substituted, for Chris Wood and Filip Jorgenson, after a stoppage of around five minutes.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
21 June 2026
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My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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The relaxed tank and wide-leg pants feel comfortable enough for a flight, but the silhouette looks polished enough for lunch, sightseeing, or an impromptu dinner reservation.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Its interior walls were clad in marble.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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In the post, Anne Hathaway, clad in all white, walks into the frame with her arms crossed over her belly.—
Redazione People,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
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Indeed, Green throws off a kind of 1970s Wonder Woman vibe at times, especially given how she is costumed by Theresa Ham, and that adds to the fun.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Some of the episode’s interiors were built alongside the regular Widow’s Bay sets, so breaks for her –– while costumed in 18th century clothing –– were spent taking a breather on a city hall desk or lounging on a couch that would certainly be out of place in 1702.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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By the runoff, the attacks grew more personal and increasingly expensive.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The share of YouTube Shorts featuring shopping tags grew sixfold over the same period, and more than 40% of eligible Indian creators are now enrolled in the platform’s Shopping Affiliate Program.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Nas and Tracy Morgan are all decked out in their Knicks best for Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10 in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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