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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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
For me, January is always a time to reflect on my personal style from the previous year, take inventory of my closet and purge anything that’s gathering dust, and, above all, think about ways to make getting dressed feel exciting again during the most dreary time of the year.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Linebacker Daiyan Henley, edge rusher Khalil Mack, left guard Zion Johnson, right tackle Trey Pipkins, right guard Mekhi Becton, receiver Ladd McConkey and receiver Quentin Johnston all dressed but did not play on offense or defense.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For the encore, Phish came out dressed as milk men themselves.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2026
Bonus points for players who are the best dressed.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The Princess of Wales was also very much dressed for the occasion.
—Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Depop determined that, as decision fatigue creeps into even the act of getting dressed, reliable replicas (think tailored trousers, sharp outerwear, crisp button-downs) will become the backbone of Gen Z wardrobes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
In October 2025, Nichole brought their boys to a game and dressed them in their dad's jersey.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The video shows Brown standing with a group of people when a man dressed in black approaches them.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Everyone is dressed well for this white-jacket dinner.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
The hunters field dressed the buck and loaded it into a truck.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) released footage showing what appears to be heavily armed officers foiling the brazen burglary as two suspects, dressed in black hoodies and face masks, attempted to flee with an armful of designer items.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
My attention kept drifting to a few older couples, dressed in their best outfits, taking in the scene.
—Marta Tucci, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
For me, January is always a time to reflect on my personal style from the previous year, take inventory of my closet and purge anything that’s gathering dust, and, above all, think about ways to make getting dressed feel exciting again during the most dreary time of the year.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Linebacker Daiyan Henley, edge rusher Khalil Mack, left guard Zion Johnson, right tackle Trey Pipkins, right guard Mekhi Becton, receiver Ladd McConkey and receiver Quentin Johnston all dressed but did not play on offense or defense.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For the encore, Phish came out dressed as milk men themselves.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2026
Bonus points for players who are the best dressed.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The Princess of Wales was also very much dressed for the occasion.
—Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Depop determined that, as decision fatigue creeps into even the act of getting dressed, reliable replicas (think tailored trousers, sharp outerwear, crisp button-downs) will become the backbone of Gen Z wardrobes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The singer arrived at the daytime talk show dressed in a flattering ensemble paired with one of her go-to Christian Louboutin high heels.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
In October 2025, Nichole brought their boys to a game and dressed them in their dad's jersey.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The video shows Brown standing with a group of people when a man dressed in black approaches them.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Everyone is dressed well for this white-jacket dinner.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
The hunters field dressed the buck and loaded it into a truck.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) released footage showing what appears to be heavily armed officers foiling the brazen burglary as two suspects, dressed in black hoodies and face masks, attempted to flee with an armful of designer items.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
My attention kept drifting to a few older couples, dressed in their best outfits, taking in the scene.
—Marta Tucci, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed
Adjective
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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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Reporters inside the courtroom noticed that Flores' temple and eyelid were bandaged.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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During her own allocution moments later, Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, likewise struck a note of defiance and introduced herself as the First Lady of Venezuela, her face appearing bruised and bandaged.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Brown, after stringent authentication processes are followed, jewelry is typically polished before being listed, while handbags are professionally cleaned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cozy, slouchy, and still polished enough to feel intentional?—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The equipment was put to use in an overnight raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, when agents clad in tactical gear rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter and burst through the windows of an apartment building to pull families from their homes.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The rooms tout a contemporary Southwestern aesthetic, clad in terra-cotta orange with wood floors, while the 1,500-square-foot cottages feature two bedrooms, living rooms, and full kitchens and dining areas.—
Matt Kirouac,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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The network began as recaps, but grew to also begin featuring commentary, interviews and community events for all sorts of reality TV loyalists.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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While wild olive trees grew in North Africa long before that and were used by the Indigenous Berber communities, the Phoenicians (founders of ancient Carthage) introduced organized olive cultivation to the region sometime between the 12th and 8th centuries BCE.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This remake of the 1984 slasher of the same name joins the thoroughly decked halls of Christmas horror movies.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2025
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People are going all-out, putting an extra festive spin on their decked halls with trees big and small all around their homes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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