dresses up

present tense third-person singular of dress up
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as in spruces
to make more desirable dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses up
Verb
  • Gucci, the presenting sponsor since the launch of the gala in 2011, dresses many of the evening’s VIPs.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • On top of that, Free People dresses, Madewell jeans, and more are on sale.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of providing an actual document, the page disguises a malicious PowerShell command as a file path.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Because he’s too thoroughly canceled to show his real face on the field, Russ, whose father happens to do special effects makeup for a living, disguises himself with prosthetics, and Chad Powers is born.
    Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nishijima brings his characteristic intensity to Kenji, a man whose academic arrogance masks deep insecurity and desperation.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The mirth masks a deeper, remarkable transformation.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The interior of the bag conceals four roomy pouches for storing your toiletries, all of which contain leakproof PVC pockets to minimize the damage of spillage.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Dubbed Tonerbox, this compact fitness station features a sleek, minimal design that cleverly conceals a full, multi-functional gym.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Stretching it into a three-day weekend only sweetens the deal.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Samsung’s latest deal sweetens the pot for anyone looking to upgrade their buds.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Target’s sale has discounts on thousands of storage furniture pieces, like this soft and roomy fleece bench with a lift-top and this cabinet that discreetly hides and deodorizes trash cans.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The haziness of the energy balance hides this brief imbalance, which allows the virtual particles to influence the real world.
    Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Survivors may look thin and suffer from lameness until their condition improves.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Regenerative viticulture is resonating as the agricultural model most suited for the current climate, a model that actively improves soil health and ecosystem resilience.
    Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Soundbar Deals The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus instantly enhances the sound on any TV without taking over your entire living room or draining your wallet.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • By automatically balancing the tension of each mooring line, the system minimizes downtime, reduces strain on components, and enhances long-term performance.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Dresses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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