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as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorating
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 polishing
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 clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in costuming
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in growing
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 dressing
Tres Dean, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
For a vegan rendition use vegan yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing and use olive oil instead of butter when sauteing the mushrooms.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Bella Hadid has turned her trip to Aspen into a daily lesson in dressing for spring 2026, and there will be a quiz later.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That’s all just set dressing, though.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
For a vegan rendition use vegan yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing and use olive oil instead of butter when sauteing the mushrooms.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
There was a way of doing boy bands back in the day — dressing in the same outfits, dancing.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Bella Hadid has turned her trip to Aspen into a daily lesson in dressing for spring 2026, and there will be a quiz later.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing
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To make the most of this type of print, Paul recommends using a faux plaster wallpaper as an elegant background for a furniture or art collection.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to an inspection report of 361 Merton Road, the electrical wiring and much of the plumbing was stolen, several units sustained fire damage, the stairs weren’t secure, and paint and plaster were coming off the walls throughout the building.—
Aaron Mondry,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition to The Traitors, the castle is also a wedding and event venue — and was once owned by the grandson of the creator of Worcestershire sauce.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The sauce, which we were told took a lot of experimenting to dial in, strikes a nice balance.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Speak steadily to keep polishing your reputation.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The companies say the design addresses a growing challenge in autonomous vehicle interiors, where traditional steering systems become unnecessary and restrict cabin space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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On their website, the brand noted that more than 30 yards of French Chantilly lace went into the construction, and the 600 buttons adorning it are also covered in lace.—
Alfredo Toriello,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore picks up her little one and starts kissing her all over, rubbing her up and down her chest.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the court document, students said they were videotaped alone in a classroom with Illanes, with allegations of removing clothing and rubbing their backs.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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