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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
Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Geographically, rather than half-dressed, would of course be preferable.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
These blackout curtains can help block out unnecessary light and make your space look more dressed up at the same time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Lucky, a longtime associate of the Dar brothers’ father, is always fabulously dressed and utterly unburdened by conscience—but in season 2 of Deli Boys, her world is expanded by way of a brand-new relationship with fellow crime boss Max Sugar (Fred Armisen).
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Their sleek style pairs well with both casual daytime outfits or a more dressed up look in the evening.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
His clients included a who’s who of the best dressed list from socialites to Hollywood celebrities.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Or, serve them with poached eggs, buttery toast, and a tangle of dressed greens for a satisfying dinner or brunch dish.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
His friend comes out dressed and bulletproof vest, all the works, and his friend shot 11 shots out of the window at the FBI and cracked their Bearcat window.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
These are dressed with a creamy mixture of Parmesan, bacon, and collard greens.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
But the top name on Hollywood’s A-list required that the car more accurately portray his own signature swagger and, despite there being so few of the examples dressed by Rollston, had his new acquisition dispatched to Bohman & Schwartz, a coachworks in Pasadena, Calif.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Elsewhere, a set dressed like the streets of 18th-century Paris for flashback scenes has hay and dirt scattered everywhere, stale bread and limp vegetables in wooden carts, and French Revolution slogans painted on the walls.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
On May 5, three people dressed in waterproof hip waders and other protective gear pried open a maintenance hole cover and descended into the sewer on a street in Queens.
—ABC News, 2 June 2026
The crowd included new and longtime friends of both brands, and many were dressed in prints featured on Le Pliage bags throughout the years.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In one instance, the prosecution attempted to prove a lack of remorse by playing a clip of Shirilla dressed as a corpse for Halloween, three months after the crash, her costume supposedly inspired by Playboi Carti.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Her mother was standing just inside the door, fully dressed.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Geographically, rather than half-dressed, would of course be preferable.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
These blackout curtains can help block out unnecessary light and make your space look more dressed up at the same time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Lucky, a longtime associate of the Dar brothers’ father, is always fabulously dressed and utterly unburdened by conscience—but in season 2 of Deli Boys, her world is expanded by way of a brand-new relationship with fellow crime boss Max Sugar (Fred Armisen).
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Their sleek style pairs well with both casual daytime outfits or a more dressed up look in the evening.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
His clients included a who’s who of the best dressed list from socialites to Hollywood celebrities.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Or, serve them with poached eggs, buttery toast, and a tangle of dressed greens for a satisfying dinner or brunch dish.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
His friend comes out dressed and bulletproof vest, all the works, and his friend shot 11 shots out of the window at the FBI and cracked their Bearcat window.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Verb
The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
These are dressed with a creamy mixture of Parmesan, bacon, and collard greens.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
But the top name on Hollywood’s A-list required that the car more accurately portray his own signature swagger and, despite there being so few of the examples dressed by Rollston, had his new acquisition dispatched to Bohman & Schwartz, a coachworks in Pasadena, Calif.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Elsewhere, a set dressed like the streets of 18th-century Paris for flashback scenes has hay and dirt scattered everywhere, stale bread and limp vegetables in wooden carts, and French Revolution slogans painted on the walls.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
On May 5, three people dressed in waterproof hip waders and other protective gear pried open a maintenance hole cover and descended into the sewer on a street in Queens.
—ABC News, 2 June 2026
The crowd included new and longtime friends of both brands, and many were dressed in prints featured on Le Pliage bags throughout the years.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In one instance, the prosecution attempted to prove a lack of remorse by playing a clip of Shirilla dressed as a corpse for Halloween, three months after the crash, her costume supposedly inspired by Playboi Carti.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 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
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Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Waldorf was used to seeing Shackelford addressing staff at the front of a conference room, polished in a suit and tie.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The lightweight fabric is breathable while still offering the same relaxed-yet-polished look as the cashmere style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort While this lodge has been clad in natural materials, it’s been built primarily using glass and steel, and cooled and lit with power from two giant diesel generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 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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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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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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As the conversation continued, Allie's frustration grew while her mother's responses became increasingly vague.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 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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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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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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