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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
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Here, see the best dressed stars at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
While this exact experience didn't happen on my sailing, staff would ocassionally surprise guests to deliver their bar order to them by wading right into the pool, fully dressed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Macdonald, a business major at the University of Georgia at the time, came dressed in a full blue suit and tie.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Feeling All the Feels The night of the Grammy Awards, Hough was all dressed and ready to walk out the door.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
The warmly dressed crowd cheered when passing cars honked during the rush-hour event.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
Enthusiastic applause welcomed Young to the stage, who arrived dressed in David Byrne-style pants and an oversized Vaquera belt.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Why is everyone dressed in red?
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Jackson — only 26, and not yet an ordained minister — was dressed informally, in a loose jacket and a hip collarless pullover that distinguished him from the dark-suited, pulpit-ready King and King's conservatively attired associates.
—John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026
The defendants, dressed in black and wearing masks, arrived that night and began shooting off and throwing fireworks at the immigration detention facility, officials say.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
One of the Swede’s top defensemen, Victor Hedman, dressed and was on the bench but did not play in the first period.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The family contact said Dorgan came to hockey games in the past dressed in woman's clothing, such as tight denim shorts and tight tops.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
He was dressed in black, with military tattoos on his arms, and the white athletic tape that always seemed to cover his fingers.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday night, Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino succeeded in his quest to skate to music from the Minions, dressed as a Minion himself, on Olympic ice.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The ensemble landed her on many 'worst dressed' lists at the time.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Here, see the best dressed stars at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
While this exact experience didn't happen on my sailing, staff would ocassionally surprise guests to deliver their bar order to them by wading right into the pool, fully dressed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Macdonald, a business major at the University of Georgia at the time, came dressed in a full blue suit and tie.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Feeling All the Feels The night of the Grammy Awards, Hough was all dressed and ready to walk out the door.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
The warmly dressed crowd cheered when passing cars honked during the rush-hour event.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
Enthusiastic applause welcomed Young to the stage, who arrived dressed in David Byrne-style pants and an oversized Vaquera belt.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
When his teams didn’t entertain, Moe became the show, this cursing, grumbling, rumpled 6-foot-5 firebrand who dressed like a ’70s private detective, a disheveled anti-hero who detested suits.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Why is everyone dressed in red?
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Jackson — only 26, and not yet an ordained minister — was dressed informally, in a loose jacket and a hip collarless pullover that distinguished him from the dark-suited, pulpit-ready King and King's conservatively attired associates.
—John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026
The defendants, dressed in black and wearing masks, arrived that night and began shooting off and throwing fireworks at the immigration detention facility, officials say.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
One of the Swede’s top defensemen, Victor Hedman, dressed and was on the bench but did not play in the first period.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The family contact said Dorgan came to hockey games in the past dressed in woman's clothing, such as tight denim shorts and tight tops.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
He was dressed in black, with military tattoos on his arms, and the white athletic tape that always seemed to cover his fingers.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday night, Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino succeeded in his quest to skate to music from the Minions, dressed as a Minion himself, on Olympic ice.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 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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He was hooked up to an IV along with several monitors and his arm and hand were bandaged.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The first night you’re bandaged, though not as much as people might think.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plush beds, marble bathrooms, wooden floors, and brass light fixtures evoke the feeling of a luxe sailing yacht adorned in deep blues and rich greens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ekouaer Pleated Pants Set Currently on sale for just $31, this Ekouaer two-piece set is polished enough to wear to the office.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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This density makes the granite particularly resilient to collisions and allows it to be polished to a finish smooth enough to glide on ice.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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An elevator clad in blue marble whisks you upstairs, where the primary suite takes up a private wing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 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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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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Milwaukee County, though, defied these expectations when its population grew for the first time in a decade in 2024.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The school started with 25 students at the beginning of the year, but grew to 34 by January.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 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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