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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
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Gumbo and a Sazerac work when the moment calls for something a little more dressed up.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Protesters carried large wooden crosses, waved crucifixes and some dressed as Knights Templar.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 16 May 2026
While Thursday’s event was billed as a surprise, the hundreds of Little Monsters who arrived dressed for a Gaga arena show clearly got the memo.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Take a summer boat trip for a close-up sighting before rounding off the day with a seafood platter at The Old Boathouse, which features hot and cold smoked salmon, pickled herring, mussels, and dressed crab.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Versatile, business casual staples that make getting dressed feel effortless, no matter what’s on the agenda.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Marchers came from every level of society, from students to labor leaders to Civil War veterans, many dressed in uniform.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
New York City — The large man was dressed in a suit in unseasonably sticky 90-degree weather.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Jack Innanen is dressed for spring in neutrals while attending the screening and Q&A of Netflix's Big Mistakes in Los Angeles on May 16.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The search for the teen took on more urgency as police learned that he was dressed in camouflage and was with an acquaintance — facts that were not consistent with someone about to die by suicide, the chief said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Sandy Springs police said officers responded to a call about a man dressed in military-style gear and reports of possible gunshots fired in the area.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The crowds that once packed Laurel Park dressed in their best to watch champions like Secretariat and Seabiscuit have long since disappeared.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The king arrived in Parliament dressed in the Robe of State, complete with velvet cape.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Adjective
All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.
—Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Gumbo and a Sazerac work when the moment calls for something a little more dressed up.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Protesters carried large wooden crosses, waved crucifixes and some dressed as Knights Templar.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 16 May 2026
While Thursday’s event was billed as a surprise, the hundreds of Little Monsters who arrived dressed for a Gaga arena show clearly got the memo.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Take a summer boat trip for a close-up sighting before rounding off the day with a seafood platter at The Old Boathouse, which features hot and cold smoked salmon, pickled herring, mussels, and dressed crab.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Versatile, business casual staples that make getting dressed feel effortless, no matter what’s on the agenda.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Marchers came from every level of society, from students to labor leaders to Civil War veterans, many dressed in uniform.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Verb
Vidal covers this briskly but omits the surreal postlude in which Hearst had the young woman dressed like a princess in a long white gown and paraded her through New York City to a rally at Madison Square Garden before a reception with President McKinley at the White House.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
New York City — The large man was dressed in a suit in unseasonably sticky 90-degree weather.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Jack Innanen is dressed for spring in neutrals while attending the screening and Q&A of Netflix's Big Mistakes in Los Angeles on May 16.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The search for the teen took on more urgency as police learned that he was dressed in camouflage and was with an acquaintance — facts that were not consistent with someone about to die by suicide, the chief said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Sandy Springs police said officers responded to a call about a man dressed in military-style gear and reports of possible gunshots fired in the area.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The crowds that once packed Laurel Park dressed in their best to watch champions like Secretariat and Seabiscuit have long since disappeared.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The king arrived in Parliament dressed in the Robe of State, complete with velvet cape.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
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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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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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Paramedics bandaged and dressed the boy's wounds as Caprio learned another child was also bleeding lower on the steps.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Instead of soft neutrals, the color palette is black and white, with the Montegranaro splatterware rendered in black, and the Bevagna collection of ceramics adorned with a stately black rim detail.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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From wrinkle-resistant dresses to lightweight two-piece sets, these pieces are comfortable for long flights but polished enough to wear straight to your destination without requiring a major outfit change.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The audience was predominantly men, mostly clad in team jerseys and drinking twenty-dollar beers.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Donning facial hair, bowler hats and narrow ties, a group of women costumed as men appear to pay court to the woman seated in the center of this photo, taken about 1905.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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That’s played out across numerous collaborations over the last few decades, with pop culture-defining shoots lensed by Steven Klein and tours that followed costumed by the house.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At health centers, anxiety grew.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Rubens was self-funded and grew slowly.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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