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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
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
But even more telling, though, are the teams that consistently show up well-dressed, leaving the Miami Heat sitting firmly at the top of that list.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The debut drop features 10 easygoing styles, from hoodies and crewnecks to cardigans and shorts, all designed for that sweet spot between dressed and relaxed.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Elegantly dressed diners choose from three tasting menus, all elevating the island’s enviable produce without shifting too far into molecular territory.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Being even rudimentarily dressed requires sparing them your bare chest and feet.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Click here to vote on our Golden Globes best dressed list.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The ensemble landed her on many 'worst dressed' lists at the time.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The events for the most part are casual, though Nimrod says some do come dressed to impress depending on the occasion.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But none tops Halloween in 2009, when the Today show cast dressed like hit Star Wars characters.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Clients and friends of the house turned up en masse to the 5,000-square-foot space, with glamorous French actresses Isabelle Huppert and Adèle Exarchopoulos—dressed in a men’s jacket from the Lanvin Fall Winter collection by Peter Copping—among them.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Security camera footage watched by the jury showed García standing alone in the bar’s basement when Fakroune, dressed in a long, grey coat and black baseball hat walked in and demanded money.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
At Sweet Stacks, souffle pancakes are served in a stack of two, dressed with sweet or savory sauces and toppings.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Scott is dressed in a vintage T-shirt with the logo of the influential German art school Bauhaus, paired with a Chrome Hearts belt and Balenciaga jeans.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Several federal agents stood in the street, some dressed in plainclothes and others in tactical gear with masks.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Girl inside, who probably isn’t dressed, doesn’t answer.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
But even more telling, though, are the teams that consistently show up well-dressed, leaving the Miami Heat sitting firmly at the top of that list.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The debut drop features 10 easygoing styles, from hoodies and crewnecks to cardigans and shorts, all designed for that sweet spot between dressed and relaxed.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Elegantly dressed diners choose from three tasting menus, all elevating the island’s enviable produce without shifting too far into molecular territory.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Being even rudimentarily dressed requires sparing them your bare chest and feet.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Click here to vote on our Golden Globes best dressed list.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The ensemble landed her on many 'worst dressed' lists at the time.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The events for the most part are casual, though Nimrod says some do come dressed to impress depending on the occasion.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
The 18-inch tall dolls are dressed in the demon hunter outfits and include their battle weapons.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But none tops Halloween in 2009, when the Today show cast dressed like hit Star Wars characters.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Clients and friends of the house turned up en masse to the 5,000-square-foot space, with glamorous French actresses Isabelle Huppert and Adèle Exarchopoulos—dressed in a men’s jacket from the Lanvin Fall Winter collection by Peter Copping—among them.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Security camera footage watched by the jury showed García standing alone in the bar’s basement when Fakroune, dressed in a long, grey coat and black baseball hat walked in and demanded money.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
At Sweet Stacks, souffle pancakes are served in a stack of two, dressed with sweet or savory sauces and toppings.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Scott is dressed in a vintage T-shirt with the logo of the influential German art school Bauhaus, paired with a Chrome Hearts belt and Balenciaga jeans.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Several federal agents stood in the street, some dressed in plainclothes and others in tactical gear with masks.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Later, still bandaged and bleeding, Martinez was arrested by the FBI on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Others are leaving, bandaged, carrying the caps and aftercare kits their clinics provided.—
Matthew Kayser,
Ascend Agency,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Rhone Commuter Flyweight Pants, 40 percent off, are lightweight, flattering, and polished enough for flights that double as workdays.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Guests return for its discreet charm, consistently warm staff, and a sense of home that feels polished rather than precious.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday morning, clad in his pajamas, Garcia, 55, shot both his sister and mother in back bedrooms inside the first-floor apartment before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cruz, wearing a Santa hat, shimmied behind a boogieing Victoria, 51, clad in a form-fitting grey dress.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 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
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Approximately 10,000 people participated, including costumed Macy’s employees dressed as clowns, cowboys, knights, and other characters, along with floats depicting Mother Goose scenes, circus acts, professional bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
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His content curation struck a chord, and his newsletter grew to more than 50,000 subscribers.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Homan was sent to take over immigration operation in Minnesota as outrage grew, even among Republicans, over Border Patrol and ICE’s tactics on the streets of Minneapolis.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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